This document provides an overview of microbial genetics, including definitions of key terms like genes, genomes, genotypes, and phenotypes. It describes DNA as a double-stranded polymer made of nucleotides that carries genetic information. The flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein is explained. DNA replication and transcription are summarized as semiconservative processes where DNA makes an identical copy of itself or RNA to encode proteins, respectively.

1. 8 Microbial Genetics

4. E. coli Figure 8.1a

5. Chromosome Map Figure 8.1b

6. Flow of Genetic Information Figure 8.2

8. DNA Figure 8.3a

9. DNA Figure 8.4

11. Important Enzymes Table 8.1

12. DNA Replication Figure 8.5

15. Transcription Figure 8.7 (1 of 2)

16. Transcription PLAY Animation:Transcription Figure 8.7 (2 of 2)

17. RNA processing in Eukaryotes Figure 8.11