Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
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Author: James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 54E.2RQ
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To explain: The importance of F factor.
Introduction: Horizontal gene transfer is otherwise known as lateral gene transfer. In this case, the genetic material is transferred from one bacterium to another which is not its offspring. In prokaryotes, the horizontal gene transfer can occur through transformation, conjugation, and transduction.
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Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
Ch. 13 - Prob. 1QCCh. 13 - Prob. 2QCCh. 13 - Prob. 53E.1RQCh. 13 - Explain what is meant by an operon.
Ch. 13 - Explain the purpose of the ONPG in the procedure.
Ch. 13 - Compare and contrast the methods for DNA transfer...Ch. 13 - Prob. 53E.5RQCh. 13 - Explain how genetic variations may be introduced...Ch. 13 - Prob. 54E.2RQCh. 13 - Distinguish between F+ and Hfr bacterial strains.
Ch. 13 - Explain the importance of the streptomycin marker...Ch. 13 - What mechanisms are responsible for antibiotic...Ch. 13 - Why is it necessary to use an antibiotic...Ch. 13 - Why has there been an increase in drug-resistant...Ch. 13 - Does the streptomycin in the medium cause the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 56E.1RQCh. 13 - What is the purpose of the biotin–histidine...Ch. 13 - What is the relationship between chemical...Ch. 13 - What are the advantages of using bacterial systems...Ch. 13 - Why is plasmid DNA preferred for genetic...Ch. 13 - What are selectable markers, and why are they...Ch. 13 - Prob. 57E.3RQCh. 13 - Alcohol is considered to be a significant reagent...Ch. 13 - Prob. 57E.5RQCh. 13 - Prob. 57E.6RQCh. 13 - Prob. 57E.7RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.1RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.2RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.3RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.4RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.5RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.6RQCh. 13 - Prob. 58E.7RQ
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