Horizontal gene transfer mechanisms — Flashcards

_____ describes the transfer of DNA from one bacteria to another via a bacteriophage

_____ is the transfer of DNA between bacteria using 'sex pili'

_____ is the transfer of specific DNA between bacteria using bacteriophages

_____ involves DNA extending a sex pilus, allowing exchange of DNA between two different strains

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

What glial cell type serves as the CNS phagocyte?

Microglia derive from what embryologial predecessor?

Where do the genes for bacterial exotoxins reside?

What bacteria are particularly adept at transformation of environmental DNA?

Give four processes by which bacteria may gain/lose/recombine DNA.