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
In the discovery of genetic material, the experiment conducted by Frederick Griffith on Streptococcus pneumonia proved to be a stepping stone.
Plasmids and Vectors
The DNA molecule that exists in a circular shape and is smaller in size which is capable of its replication is called Plasmids. In other words, it is called extra-chromosomal plasmid DNA. Vectors are the molecule which is capable of carrying genetic material which can be transferred into another cell and further carry out replication and expression. Plasmids can act as vectors.
Explain the relationship between genome size and growth requirements of mycoplasmas. Why is genome reduction common in intracellular microbes?
Microorganisms are abundant in nature and are microscopic organisms that cannot be seen through the naked eye. They are ubiquitous, and the different types of microorganisms, include bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., are found in nature.
The microorganism can be free-living or intracellular microbes. Microorganisms that are present within the cells of the host are called intracellular microbes. The microorganism that is capable of causing an infection is called pathogens. Each pathogen has a unique mode of transmission, pathogenesis, replication mechanism, etc.
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