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Mutation and Mutagenesis — Flashcards

Mutation and Mutagenesis — Flashcards

Mutation and Mutagenesis — Flashcards
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#1

_____ bacterial DNA transduction occurs when a lytic phage infects the bacterium

Hint: Generalized or Specialized

#2

_____ is a system used by bacterial cells to recognise and destroy viral DNA as a form of adaptive immunity

#3

_____ describes a transposon of bacterial DNA that can "jump" from one location to another (ie: bacterial DNA or even a plasmid)

#4

When high frequency strains of bacteria undergo _____, they transfer their bacterial genome with the plasmid to the recipient

#5

_____ -toxin genes are typically not part of a chromosome, and instead are encoded by plasmids and bacteriophages

#6

_____ strains of bacteria will take plasmids and incorporate them into their cellular DNA

#7

_____ bacterial DNA transduction occurs when a lysogenic phage infects the bacterium

Hint: Generalized or Specialized

#8

Which 5 bacterial toxins depend on lysogenic conversion (phage-encoded) for their production? 1. _____ 2. Botulinum Toxin 3. Cholera Toxin 4. Diphtheria Toxin 5. Shiga-like Toxin

#9

In Transposition of bacterial DNA, a _____ can move to a plasmid, allowing transfer to another bacterium via conjugation

Mutation and Mutagenesis Flashcards for NEET-PG

Study 9 flashcards on Mutation and Mutagenesis for NEET-PG Microbiology. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Microbial Genetics. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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