The following points highlight the three main processes involved in the genetic recombination of bacteria. The processes are: 1. Conjugation 2. Transformation 3. Transduction. Process # 1. Conjugation: In this process, the exchange of genetic material takes place through a conjugation tube between the two cells of bacteria. The process was first postulated by Joshua Lederberg and Edward Tatum (1946) [...]
List of six important fermented foods:- 1. Vinegar 2. Fermented Milk Products 3. Bread 4. Single Cell Protein 5. Fermented Vegetables 6. Alcoholic Beverages. Fermented Food # 1. Vinegar: Different substances like fruits (oranges, grapes, apples, pear etc.), vegetables (potatoes), malted cereals (barley, wheat, rye etc.), sugary syrups (honey, molasses etc.) and many other substances are used in the commercial [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Virus 2. Characters of Virus 3. Importance. Meaning of Virus: The name 'virus' came from a Latin word virus which means venom or poisonous fluid. Although plant diseases like leaf roll of potato and human diseases like yellow fever, small pox etc., were known for long time, the nature of [...]