Bacterial genetics — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ is the transfer of random DNA between bacteria using bacteriophages

Answer: Generalized transduction

Flashcard 2: Small DNA within the cells of bacteria that replicate independently are known as _____

Answer: plasmids

Flashcard 3: _____ is used to amplify DNA

Answer: Transformation (which bacterial genetics phenomenon)

Flashcard 4: _____ bacterial DNA transduction occurs when bacterial chromosomal DNA is packaged in the phage, resulting in transfer of bacterial DNA with lysis of the bacteria

Answer: Generalized (Generalized or Specialized)

Flashcard 5: _____ is the transfer of specific DNA between bacteria using bacteriophages

Answer: Specialized transduction

Flashcard 6: In normal conjugation, is there transfer of bacterial chromosomal DNA?_____

Answer: No - Normal conjugation involves transfer of plasmids only

Flashcard 7: Beta-lactamases are synthesized by _____ genes

Answer: plasmid

Flashcard 8: Beta-lactamases are expressed by _____ genes

Answer: plasmid

Flashcard 9: _____ bacterial DNA transduction stems from incorporation of viral DNA into bacterial DNA; excision of viral DNA results in excision of bacterial DNA as well

Answer: Specialized (Generalized or Specialized)

Flashcard 10: Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Answer: Ricketsia rickettsii

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