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What structures does a bacteria form that is used to transfer DNA?
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∙ 14y ago
Pilus, plasmid
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During conjugation which what structures does a bacteria form that is used to transfer DNA?
conjugation occurs between two bacterial cells and transfers DNA in the form of plasmids. this is one way to transfer of genetic material - it is not sexual reproduction, The other two ways to transfer genetic material between bacteria are transformation and transduction. In order to be able to perform coagulation (transfer of a plasmid) the bacteria must have an F factor (DNA that codes for the PILI protein, which allows the bacteria to create a bridge through which the bacteria inject the plasmid to another bacteria). Bacteria with F factor is called F+, and without it is called F-. F+ can transfer the plasmid to an F- bacteria.
What is form mt103 used for?
Telegraphic Transfer Form.
What general type of stain is used to separate types of bacteria based on their cellular structures?
differential
What are the things called that help some bacteria stick to surfaces and exchange plasmids through conjugation?
Pillus (plural form is pilli), usually Type IV pilli, are used in conjugation to transfer plasmids from one bacteria to another. Other pilli are used for adhesive purposes like you said.
What is a function of the pili found on the surface of some bacteria?
There are two types of pili found on some bacteria. Sex pili are used by bacteria to transfer plasmids during conjugation. Common pili (fimbrae) are used to stick to surfaces.
Is baterium and bacteria the same thing?
Yes. Bacterium is the (not very often used) singular form of "bacteria."
What changes nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Hair like structure in a trachea?
Think you are either talking about Ribosomes or Flagella, which are structures attached to the cell wall of bacteria.Flagella are long tail-like structures used by bacteria for movement. Ribosomes are shorter structures which produces proteins and allow some movement.
Describe the three ways that bacteria can gain genetic diversity?
There are three main forms of horizontal transmission used to spread genes between members of the same or different species: conjugation (bacteria-to-bacteria transfer), transduction (viral-mediated transfer), and transformation (free DNA transfer).
What is full form of swift codes used in funds transfer?
The full form for SWIFT is Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication
Bacteria in soil change this to a form that can used by plants is what?
Nitrogen gas (N2) is converted by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that live in the root nodules of Legumes into NH3.
What is the combining form meaning middle?
The combining form meaning middle is "medi/o". This term is commonly used in medical terminology to describe structures located in the middle of a body part or between two other structures.
