In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of F-Plasmid 2. Organization of the F Plasmid 3. Mechanism of Transfer of F Factor 4. Integration of F Plasmid into the Bacterial Chromosome 5. F Mediated Transfer of Bacterial Chromosome 6. Conjugation Mapping 7. F-Duction (Sex-Ductiori) 8. Interspecific Transfer of Plasmids. Meaning of F-Plasmid: The F-plasmid is a conjugative plasmid [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on temperate bacteriophages, these are the phages that can enter into a lysogenic relationship with their host. Subject-Matter of Temperate Bacteriophage: There are some bacteria and bacteriophages (bacterial viruses) whose relationships are partially symbiotic. The bacterium may carry such a phage as a part of its chromosome, while in turn, the phage [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Transcription in Prokaryotes 2. Mechanism of Transcription in Prokaryotes 3. Reverse Transcription 4. Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Transcription 5. Detection. Meaning of Transcription in Prokaryotes: Transcription is the process through which a DNA sequence is enzymaticaly copied by an RNA polymerase to produce a complementary RNA. The synthesis of RNA from [...]