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Why is inserting plasmids in yeast more complex than inserting them into bacteria?
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Plasmids are circular pieces of DNA that exist in addition to the chromosomal DNA of certain bacteria and yeast?
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What are plasmid libraries?
A plasmid is a piece of circular DNA. These plasmids are transformed into bacteria/yeast. A library is made by taking pieces of DNA (from a genomic DNA digest, or cDNA) and inserting them into plasmids. The plasmids are then transformed into the organism and stored. Libraries are used to screen for new functional genes, usually when looking at new substrates or products that the yeast/bacteria can't make without the plasmid.
Why might a yeast bacteria and a disease causing bacteria differ in size?
Yeast aren't bacteria, they belong to the fungus family. Yeast, like bacteria, only consist of one cell. Bacteria are prokaryotic cells, which a simpler cells (they don't have a cell nucleus, and lack some cell organelles). Because they have less in them, they're smaller. Yeast are eukaryotic cells, meaning they are more complex and have more organelles. To contain them, they have to be bigger.
Pieces of DNA stored in yeast cells are called?
The circular DNA molecules that can be found in bacteria are called plasmids. Plasmids are a separate DNA molecule that can replicate independently of chromosomal DNA. Plasmids are commonly used in Biology classes to teach students about splicing.
What are the differences between yeast and bacteria?
Yeast is a fungi, bacteria is a moneran.
Name some helpful bacteria?
This is not entirely true. It is shown that Yeast is not a form of Bacteria Yeast is in the Kingdom Fungi, therefore it is a type of fungus. Some helpful bacteria is yeast.
How a gene for making pyrethrins is transferred from daisy to yeast?
a gene for making pyrethins is transferred from daisy to yeast by inserting it with a chemical that helps the yeast to expand..
Is yeast a bacteria?
Although yeast and bacteria are both unicellular organisms, yeast is not a bacterium. Yeast is considered to belong to the Fungus kingdom.
Do all eukaryotic cells have plasmids?
Most plasmids are found in prokaryotic cells, but a few eukaryotic cells also have plasmids. An example of a eukaryote with plasmids is the unicellular yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
What organisms use alchoholic fermentation?
Yeast and Bacteria. :)
Is yeast a type of bacteria?
Yeast is a yeast,or protozoa.
Are oranges good fora yeast infection?
That depends, are you eating, rubbing, or inserting?
