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Gene transfer is a naturally occurring phenomena wherein there is a transfer of genetic material from the donor to the recipient. Conjugation would be an example

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What is agrobacterium mediated gene transfer?

transfer of gene with the help of Ti plasmid present in Agrobacterium which has T-dna region by which gene van transfer.


What is the difference between lateral and vertical gene transfer?

Lateral gene transfer is the process of genetic transfer of (mostly) resistance genes through plasmids among bacteria while vertical gene transfer is the transfer of genetic materials that are passed down from parent organism to offspring from one generation to another.


What term is used for the transfer of a gene from one organism to another?

Horizontal Gene Transfer is probably the term you are looking for


How do different organisms have the same subset of genes?

Different organisms can have the same subset of genes through processes like gene duplication, vertical gene transfer, and lateral gene transfer. Gene duplication can lead to multiple copies of the same gene in different organisms. Vertical gene transfer involves the inheritance of genes from a common ancestor. Lateral gene transfer allows organisms to acquire genes from other species, leading to the sharing of genetic material among organisms.


What did the successful transfer of the luciferase gene from an animal to a plant indicate about the functioning of gene?

The successful transfer of the luciferase gene from an animal to a plant indicates that genes can be moved between different species and still function correctly. This suggests that gene sequences are conserved across species, allowing for the expression of the gene and its associated protein in the new host organism.

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What is the difference between horizontal gene transfer and vertical gene transfer?

Horizontal gene transfer involves the transfer of genetic material between different organisms, such as bacteria exchanging genes through processes like transformation, transduction, or conjugation. Vertical gene transfer refers to the transmission of genes from parents to offspring, typically through sexual reproduction in eukaryotic organisms.


What is gene transfer through embryo injection?

the transfer of gene to the embryo in order to produce transgenic offspring is known as gene transfer through embryo.


What is agrobacterium mediated gene transfer?

transfer of gene with the help of Ti plasmid present in Agrobacterium which has T-dna region by which gene van transfer.


When a gene transfer to a person then what happen to other person?

when a gene transfer to a person then other person is scared of the gene


What is the difference between lateral and vertical gene transfer?

Lateral gene transfer is the process of genetic transfer of (mostly) resistance genes through plasmids among bacteria while vertical gene transfer is the transfer of genetic materials that are passed down from parent organism to offspring from one generation to another.


What term is used for the transfer of a gene from one organism to another?

Horizontal Gene Transfer is probably the term you are looking for


Horizontal gene transfer in humans?

gene transfer in eukaryotes Gene transfer in eukaryotes may come in the form of mitosis or meiosis. However, horizontal gene transfer, to my knowledge, does not occur in euks. Horizontal gene transfer is when a cell's DNA is transferred to an individual without reproduction. Bacteria have the ability to accept plasmids from other bacteria, and then incorporate the DNA in to their own genome.


How do different organisms have the same subset of genes?

Different organisms can have the same subset of genes through processes like gene duplication, vertical gene transfer, and lateral gene transfer. Gene duplication can lead to multiple copies of the same gene in different organisms. Vertical gene transfer involves the inheritance of genes from a common ancestor. Lateral gene transfer allows organisms to acquire genes from other species, leading to the sharing of genetic material among organisms.


What did the successful transfer of the luciferase gene from an animal to a plant indicate about the functioning of gene?

The successful transfer of the luciferase gene from an animal to a plant indicates that genes can be moved between different species and still function correctly. This suggests that gene sequences are conserved across species, allowing for the expression of the gene and its associated protein in the new host organism.


We are putting a gene from one species into another what are we actually transferring?

You would be actually transferring a set of codes expressed as codons that will form the gene. You would be cutting one gene from a chromosome and inserting it in to another chromosome. This is called lateral gene transfer. You would use an intermediate such as a plasmid or virus to complete this transfer. Vertical gene transfer is another name for the genes that a parent passes to their offspring.


Why does a gene fit into the opening in the plasmid?

The gene fits into the opening in the plasmid because the ends of the gene and the plasmid have been cut by specific enzymes to create complementary "sticky ends" that can bind together. This process is known as ligation, which joins the gene and the plasmid together to create a recombinant DNA molecule.


Can a gene taken from plant cell be introduced in to animal cell?

Theoretically, such a gene transfer is possible. However, there is no guarantee that the inserted gene will still be able to function normally. There may be some issues with gene expression. In addition, a project like this where there is a gene transfer from the plant to the animal system will not be approved unless there is a strong economic motive.