Extra-Chromosomal Genetics II

How do chromosomal genes end up in plasmids?

What do transposase enzymes do

How do transposons encourage genetic diversity?

How is this process used during DNA replication repair?

What is the name of a plasmid that has been inserted into a genome?

What is an episomal plasmid?

How can a prokaryotic plasmid and chromsome exhibit diploid characteristics? (4)

How do conjugative plasmids unravel chromosomes? (2)

How does this increase the amount of G. variation?

Why does the transfer of whole chromosomes rarely occur?

What name is given to cells that have integrated conjugative plasmids?

What is Transduction?

What is general transduction?

Outline the steps of a lytic lifecycle. (6)

MOA of transduction (3)
Eat
Pack
Sex

What is special transduction?

What is transformation?

How can you force competence in E. Coli?