Bacterial Genomics
The study of the morphological, physiological, and evolutionary aspects of the bacterial genome is referred to as bacterial genomics. This subdisciplinary field aids in understanding how genes are assembled into genomes. Further, bacterial or microbial genomics has helped researchers in understanding the pathogenicity of bacteria and other microbes.
Transformation Experiment in Bacteria
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The following diagram represents a transcription unit on a DNA
molecule.
a. Assume that this DNA molecule is from a bacterial cell. Draw the
approximate locations of the promoter and terminator for this transcription
unit.
b. Assume that this DNA molecule is from a eukaryotic cell. Draw the
approximate location of an RNA polymerase II promoter.
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