Bacterial genome structure US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Bacterial genome structure Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Transposition of bacterial DNA allows for transfer of bacterial DNA amongst different strains, such as resistance to _____
Answer: antibiotics
Flashcard 2: Conjugation of normal bacteria involves transfer of _____ only
Answer: plasmids
Flashcard 3: _____ is used to amplify DNA
Answer: Transformation (which bacterial genetics phenomenon)
Flashcard 4: The _____, or innermost layer of the bacterial spore, contains DNA, ribosomes and glycolytic enzymes
Answer: core
Flashcard 5: Beta-lactamases are expressed by _____ genes
Answer: plasmid
Flashcard 6: _____ 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 7: What glial cell type serves as the CNS phagocyte?
Answer: microglia
mnemonic: Microglia (e.g. Macrophages) develop from Mesoderm
Flashcard 8: Microglia derive from what embryologial predecessor?
Answer: mesoderm
mnemonic: Microglia (e.g. Macrophages) develop from Mesoderm
Flashcard 9: Where do the genes for bacterial exotoxins reside?
Answer: plasmids or transferred by bacteriophages
Flashcard 10: What bacteria are particularly adept at transformation of environmental DNA?
Answer: S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae B, Neisseria
mnemonic: SHiN
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