The Genetics of Bacteria
Bacterial Genome: `Circular DNA - double stranded aka. its chromosome in nucleoid Plasmid - small circles of “extra” DNA - not necessary for survival, however - important traits fertility factor, antibiotic resistance
REPLICATION
Bacterial chromo. replicates -two copies move apart -cell grows -plasma membrane pinches -new cell wall deposited
Origin of Replication
Replication in both directions
Replication Forks move bidirectionly until they meet
Genetically identical daughter cells (clones)
mutations produce genetic variation rapidly b/c generational time is sooooooo fast
no growth - cannot synthesis required amino acid Genetic Recombination: Mutants - no growth - cannot synthesis required amino acid
Genetic Recombination: Combine growth
Genetic Recombination: `Transformation - uptake of “naked” DNA from the environment Transduction - Conjugation -
Genetic Recombination: `Transformation - uptake of “naked” DNA from the environment into its chromosome.
Genetic Recombination: `Transformation
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Transduction - A phage (virus) transfers bacterial genes from one host cell to another.
Genetic Recombination: `Conjugation - bacterial cells join and transfer genetic material through a sex pilli. F factor = fertility factor
F+ HFR
Genetic Recombination: `Conjugation - bacterial cells join and transfer genetic material through a sex pilli. R plasmid = resistance plasmid
transposons “moveable genetic elements”
transposons portions change locations within the chromosome, or they may copy into a new location.
transposons GENETIC RESHUFFLING
transposons 1983 Nobel prize winner
Transposons - Example
Bacterial Genetic Recombinations 1. Transformation 2. Transduction 3. Conjugation 4. Plasmids 5. Transposons Be able to discuss a few of these methods.