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What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between bacteria via contact between individuals?
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∙ 10y ago
the word is conjugation
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What is a plasmid exchange?
Plasmid Exchange is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through direct cell to cell contact, or through a bridge-like connection between the two cells.
What is the form of genetic exchange in bacteria that involves contact between two cells?
This is the exchange of plasmids between the cells.
Explain what benefits bacteria obtain from conjugation?
Bacteria only contain one copy of gene per cell. So the chances of the bacteria to survive with a random mutation is little to nothing. Conjugation (the exchange of genetic material between bacteria) allows for the bacteria cell to make this correction to the mutated gene.
What is the difference between binary fission and conjunction?
Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides into two equal-sized daughter cells. It is commonly observed in bacteria and protists. On the other hand, conjugation is a mechanism of sexual reproduction in certain microorganisms, such as bacteria and protozoa, wherein genetic material is exchanged between two compatible individuals through a temporary bridge called a conjugation tube. This exchange of genetic material increases genetic diversity in the population.
How do bacteria exchange genetic information with each other?
Genetic exchanges among bacteria occur by several mechanisms. In transformation, the recipient bacterium takes up extracellular donor DNA. In transduction, donor DNA packaged in a bacteriophage infects the recipient bacterium. In conjugation, the donor bacterium transfers DNA to the recipient by mating.
Picture of a bacteria that reproduce by binaryfission division?
No this is asexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction requires the exchange of genetic material between two like individuals.
What is a plasmid exchange?
Plasmid Exchange is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through direct cell to cell contact, or through a bridge-like connection between the two cells.
What is the form of genetic exchange in bacteria that involves contact between two cells?
This is the exchange of plasmids between the cells.
Explain what benefits bacteria obtain from conjugation?
Bacteria only contain one copy of gene per cell. So the chances of the bacteria to survive with a random mutation is little to nothing. Conjugation (the exchange of genetic material between bacteria) allows for the bacteria cell to make this correction to the mutated gene.
What is the difference between the conjugation that occurs between paramecia and the conjugation that occurs between bacteria?
this Q was awnsered by someone else already and this is what it put and im 90% sure its right- In paaramecia, two individuals of different mating types come together and form a cytoplasmic bridge between them. This is followed by a complex set of divisions and i that ultimately results in an exchange in genetic material between the conjugants analogous to the sexual reproduction seen in multicellular organisms. In bacteria, a structure called the sex pilus "joins" the two organisms and allows for an exchange of genetic information.
What is the Structure Which Ensures Exchange Of Substances Between The Embryonic And Material Blood Circulation?
in mammals, what structure ensures the exchange substances between the embryonic and material blood circulation
What trem describes the exchange of genetic material between members of a homologous pair of chromosomes?
Crossing over during meiosis results in to exchange of genetic material between members of a homologous pair of chromosomes.
The successful exchange of information between individuals BEST describes?
effective communication
The exchange of useful chemicals between organisms and their abiotic environment is an example of?
a material cycle
What is the difference between binary fission and conjunction?
Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides into two equal-sized daughter cells. It is commonly observed in bacteria and protists. On the other hand, conjugation is a mechanism of sexual reproduction in certain microorganisms, such as bacteria and protozoa, wherein genetic material is exchanged between two compatible individuals through a temporary bridge called a conjugation tube. This exchange of genetic material increases genetic diversity in the population.
How do bacteria exchange genetic information with each other?
Genetic exchanges among bacteria occur by several mechanisms. In transformation, the recipient bacterium takes up extracellular donor DNA. In transduction, donor DNA packaged in a bacteriophage infects the recipient bacterium. In conjugation, the donor bacterium transfers DNA to the recipient by mating.
Why there is Philippine Stock Exchange?
The Philippine stock exchange acts as an intermediary between the public individuals who have capital and the companies that need capital. The companies raise capital by offering shares on the exchange.
