Gene Transfer, Types of it, Experiment related to it, Conjugation and its types and how they become F -ve to F +ve and F+ve to Hfr, Transduction and its Types
transduction is a process which that bacteriophage is transfer the genetic material to one to another bacterial cell .the transduction is have a two types that is generalized and specialized transduction .the two types of phage will be involve in the transduction process that is virulant and temptate pahge
transformation in bacteria is a classical example of horizontal gene transfer which leads to enhanced survivability and also introduction of variations that may lead to evolution
Vectors are DNA molecules that can carry foreign genes. This document discusses different types of vectors used in biotechnology including plasmid vectors, bacteriophage vectors, cosmid vectors, phagemid vectors, yeast vectors, animal vectors, plant vectors, and artificial chromosomes. It provides details on common vectors like pBR322 and pUC, describing their construction, uses, advantages, and disadvantages.
Transduction is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through bacteriophages. It was discovered in 1952 by Joshua Lederberg and Norton Zinder during their experiments with Salmonella bacteria. There are two types of transduction: generalized transduction, which occurs when a lytic phage picks up bacterial DNA during virus assembly and transfers it to another bacteria; and specialized transduction, which involves the transfer of bacterial DNA adjacent to the phage genome when a temperate phage enters the lysogenic cycle. Transduction contributes to bacterial evolution and genetic diversity by allowing for the lateral transfer of genes between distantly related species.
Conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells that are in direct contact. Joshua Lederberg and Edward Tatum discovered conjugation in 1946 through an experiment where they mixed two auxotrophic E. coli strains that could complement each other's mutations. Bernard Davis provided evidence in 1950 that direct cell contact was required by showing that genetic transfer did not occur when the two strains were separated by a filter. During conjugation, a pilus forms to attach the donor and recipient cells and allows single-stranded DNA to pass between them to make both cells viable donors that can now transfer the genetic material.
Autonomously replicating circular fragment present in DNA is called plasmids.
The term plasmid was first introduced by American molecular biologist Joshua Lederberg in1952.
An episome is a plasmid capable of inserting DNA into the host chromosome.
Because of their ability to transfer DNA from one bacterium to another, plasmids are extensively used in recombinant DNA technology or genetic engineering.
Generalized & specialized transductionAnuKiruthika
This document discusses bacterial transduction, which is a method of gene transfer between bacteria mediated by bacteriophages. There are two main types of transduction: generalized transduction, which occurs during the lytic cycle when viral genes are accidentally incorporated into the new host; and specialized transduction, which involves the specific insertion of viral DNA during lysogeny. Transduction contributes to genetic diversity and evolution in bacteria and can facilitate the spread of antibiotic resistance genes.
transduction is a process which that bacteriophage is transfer the genetic material to one to another bacterial cell .the transduction is have a two types that is generalized and specialized transduction .the two types of phage will be involve in the transduction process that is virulant and temptate pahge
transformation in bacteria is a classical example of horizontal gene transfer which leads to enhanced survivability and also introduction of variations that may lead to evolution
Vectors are DNA molecules that can carry foreign genes. This document discusses different types of vectors used in biotechnology including plasmid vectors, bacteriophage vectors, cosmid vectors, phagemid vectors, yeast vectors, animal vectors, plant vectors, and artificial chromosomes. It provides details on common vectors like pBR322 and pUC, describing their construction, uses, advantages, and disadvantages.
Transduction is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through bacteriophages. It was discovered in 1952 by Joshua Lederberg and Norton Zinder during their experiments with Salmonella bacteria. There are two types of transduction: generalized transduction, which occurs when a lytic phage picks up bacterial DNA during virus assembly and transfers it to another bacteria; and specialized transduction, which involves the transfer of bacterial DNA adjacent to the phage genome when a temperate phage enters the lysogenic cycle. Transduction contributes to bacterial evolution and genetic diversity by allowing for the lateral transfer of genes between distantly related species.
Conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells that are in direct contact. Joshua Lederberg and Edward Tatum discovered conjugation in 1946 through an experiment where they mixed two auxotrophic E. coli strains that could complement each other's mutations. Bernard Davis provided evidence in 1950 that direct cell contact was required by showing that genetic transfer did not occur when the two strains were separated by a filter. During conjugation, a pilus forms to attach the donor and recipient cells and allows single-stranded DNA to pass between them to make both cells viable donors that can now transfer the genetic material.
Autonomously replicating circular fragment present in DNA is called plasmids.
The term plasmid was first introduced by American molecular biologist Joshua Lederberg in1952.
An episome is a plasmid capable of inserting DNA into the host chromosome.
Because of their ability to transfer DNA from one bacterium to another, plasmids are extensively used in recombinant DNA technology or genetic engineering.
Generalized & specialized transductionAnuKiruthika
This document discusses bacterial transduction, which is a method of gene transfer between bacteria mediated by bacteriophages. There are two main types of transduction: generalized transduction, which occurs during the lytic cycle when viral genes are accidentally incorporated into the new host; and specialized transduction, which involves the specific insertion of viral DNA during lysogeny. Transduction contributes to genetic diversity and evolution in bacteria and can facilitate the spread of antibiotic resistance genes.
This document discusses plasmids and transposable elements as biotechnology tools. It begins by introducing DNA and plasmids, describing plasmids as extrachromosomal genetic elements found in bacteria. It then classifies plasmids into F, R, and Col factors. Transposable elements are also introduced, including insertion sequences, transposons, and retroelements. Their mechanisms and uses are described, such as mutagenesis and gene tagging. Plasmids are highlighted as important for bacterial conjugation and providing traits like drug resistance. In summary, the document outlines the characteristics and applications of plasmids and transposable elements in biotechnology.
Rolling circle replication is a process that can rapidly synthesize multiple copies of circular DNA or RNA molecules. It involves the unidirectional replication of circular nucleic acids. The process begins with an initiator protein nicking one strand of the circular DNA. DNA polymerase then uses the 3' end of the nicked strand to initiate replication, displacing the 5' end. Replication continues around the circle to produce a long concatemer of copies. The concatemer is then cleaved and ligated to form multiple double-stranded circular DNA molecules. Rolling circle replication is used by some viruses and plasmids to replicate their genomes and can be harnessed for applications like signal amplification in biosensing.
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. There are two main life cycles for phages: lytic and lysogenic. In the lytic cycle, the phage hijacks the bacterial cell to produce new phages then causes the cell to burst. In the lysogenic cycle, the phage inserts its DNA into the bacterial chromosome where it remains inactive until conditions trigger the lytic cycle. Phages have many applications including phage therapy to treat bacterial infections, using phage lysins as antimicrobials, and phage display to identify molecules that bind to targets of interest.
A gene library is a large collection of DNA fragments cloned from an organism. It contains genomic DNA or cDNA sequences. Gene libraries are constructed using molecular tools like restriction enzymes and ligases to cut and paste DNA fragments into vectors such as plasmids, phages, or artificial chromosomes. The choice of vector depends on the size of the genome being cloned. Libraries allow screening to identify genes of interest through techniques like hybridization or expression screening. cDNA libraries contain only expressed sequences without introns, making them preferable for cloning eukaryotic genes in prokaryotes.
Bacteriophage vectors
Bacteriophage
WHY BACTERIOPHAGE AS A VECTOR?
M13 phage
Genome of m13 phage
Life cycle and dna replication of m13
CONSTRUCTION M13 AS PHAGE VECTOR
M13 MP 2 vector
M13MP7 VECTOR
Selection of recombinants
Lambda replacement vectors
LAMBDA EMBL 4 VECTOR
P1 PHAGE
GENOME OF P1 PHAGE
P1 PHAGE AS VECTOR
P1 phage vector system
1) Griffith discovered a "transforming principle" that allowed non-virulent bacteria to become virulent after exposure to heat-killed virulent bacteria.
2) Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty determined that the transforming principle was DNA through experiments treating components with DNAses, RNAses, and proteases.
3) Hershey and Chase provided definitive evidence that DNA is the genetic material through experiments using bacteriophages containing radioactive DNA or protein to infect bacteria, showing that only DNA was transferred.
pBR322 is a 4,361 base pair plasmid vector originally constructed in 1977 for use in cloning experiments. It contains genes conferring resistance to ampicillin and tetracycline, which allow selection of recombinant clones, as well as an E. coli origin of replication. Recombinant selection involves insertional inactivation of the tetracycline resistance gene, rendering clones sensitive to tetracycline but resistant to ampicillin. pBR322 was widely used for cloning due to its small size, two selectable markers, and ability to be amplified in host cells. However, it is limited by its mobility between cells and small carrying capacity.
DNA polymerases are enzymes that catalyze DNA synthesis during replication. There are five main DNA polymerases identified in E. coli that have different roles: DNA polymerase I repairs and removes RNA primers; DNA polymerase II acts as a backup for replication; DNA polymerase III is the main replicative polymerase; DNA polymerase IV and V are involved in translesion synthesis and repair. Eukaryotes also have multiple DNA polymerases that perform replication, repair, and other functions.
pUC vectors are plasmids derived from pBR322 that have a higher copy number of 500-600 copies per cell. They contain an ampicillin resistance gene for selection, as well as the lacZ' gene containing multiple cloning sites. When a gene of interest is inserted, it disrupts the lacZ' gene, allowing for blue-white screening on media containing IPTG and X-gal to identify recombinant colonies that appear white instead of blue. pUC vectors offer advantages over pBR322 such as high copy number and easy selection, though they cannot accommodate inserts larger than 15kb.
The document provides information about bacterial transformation. It describes that transformation is the process by which bacteria take up extracellular DNA from their environment. Frederick Griffith first discovered transformation in 1928 while working with pneumococcus bacteria. His experiments showed that a non-virulent rough form could be transformed into a virulent smooth form by DNA from a heat-killed smooth strain. Later experiments by Avery, Macleod and McCarty demonstrated that DNA is the transforming principle and genetic material of bacteria. The document then discusses various methods of bacterial transformation including chemical and physical methods like electroporation and use of calcium chloride. It also explains the molecular mechanism of transformation involving DNA binding, penetration, synapsis formation and integration into the bacterial chromosome.
Prokaryotic genomes are typically organized as single circular chromosomes that are condensed into a nucleoid region within the cell. DNA supercoiling, which involves the over- or under-winding of DNA strands, facilitates compaction of prokaryotic genomes and enables DNA metabolism. Topoisomerases regulate DNA supercoiling by introducing temporary breaks in DNA strands, allowing strands to pass through one another and relieve torsional stress that builds during processes like transcription and replication. The two major types of topoisomerase are types I and II, which introduce single-strand or double-strand breaks, respectively, in regulating supercoiling levels.
This document describes the process of northern blotting. Northern blotting is used to detect specific RNA molecules and analyze gene expression. It involves separating RNA samples by size using gel electrophoresis, transferring them to a membrane, then using a labeled probe to detect the RNA of interest. The key steps are isolating RNA from tissue or cells, separating the RNA by size on a gel, blotting the RNA onto a membrane, hybridizing the membrane with a labeled probe, washing off excess probe, and visualizing where the probe bound to detect the RNA of interest. Northern blotting allows researchers to study gene expression patterns in different tissues, developmental stages, or disease states.
Selection and screening of recombinant clones neeru02
This document discusses several methods for selecting recombinant clones after introducing recombinant DNA into host cells:
- Direct selection involves using a gene from the inserted DNA that confers antibiotic resistance to select clones that grow on media containing that antibiotic.
- Insertional inactivation selection works by inactivating a host gene when foreign DNA inserts into it, allowing selection of recombinants.
- Blue-white screening uses a vector with a disrupted lacZ gene; foreign DNA insertion repairs the gene, allowing recombinants to be identified by colony color.
- Colony hybridization detects recombinants by transferring colonies to a membrane and probing for the inserted DNA sequence.
- Immunological tests identify clones expressing antigens encoded by the
DNA ligation is the joining of two nucleic acid fragments through the action of an enzyme. Several factors can affect the ligation reaction, including the concentration of enzyme, DNA, and cofactors like ATP or NAD+. The DNA concentration is particularly important, as higher concentrations favor intermolecular ligation between separate DNA molecules, while lower concentrations favor intramolecular ligation where a DNA molecule joins its own ends. DNA ligase carries out ligation through a three-step catalytic mechanism involving adenylation of the enzyme and two phosphoryl transfers.
Cot value and Cot Curve analysis is a technique for measuring DNA complexity based on renaturation kinetics. DNA is denatured and allowed to reanneal, with larger DNA taking longer. Cot value accounts for DNA concentration, time, and buffer effects, representing repetitive sequences - lower Cot means more repeats. Examples show bacteria have nearly all single-copy DNA, while mouse has varying proportions of single-copy, middle repetitive, and highly repetitive sequences. Cot curve analysis provides information on genome size, complexity, and proportions of sequence types.
Barbara McClintock discovered transposons in the 1940s while studying maize. Transposons are segments of DNA that can move within genomes. There are two classes - Class 1 retrotransposons copy and paste RNA into DNA, while Class 2 DNA transposons cut and paste DNA segments. Transposons make up a large portion of many genomes and can cause mutations, but may also create genetic diversity that benefits hosts over time. McClintock received the Nobel Prize for discovering transposons and proposing they play a regulatory role in gene expression.
Bidirectional and rolling circular dna replicationGayathri91098
The document discusses bidirectional and rolling circular DNA replication. It begins by explaining that DNA replication is semi-conservative, with each new DNA molecule composed of one original strand and its complement. It then describes how in bidirectional replication, replication forks move in opposite directions from a single origin to copy both strands simultaneously. Rolling circular replication involves the continuous, unidirectional synthesis of multiple copies of a circular DNA or RNA genome through the sequential steps of initiation by introducing a nick, elongation by polymerase moving in a circle, and termination by cleaving the replicated strand.
This power point presentation is an attempt to present some direct and some indirect evidences in favour of DNA as genetic material. Very few organisms have RNA as genetic material for example plant virus and some bacteriophages
transduction is a mode of horizontal gene transfer in which the recipient does not come in contact with the donor bacterial cell, it is mediated by temperate phages.
The document discusses various mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria, including transformation, transduction, and conjugation. Transformation involves bacteria taking up free DNA from the environment. Transduction involves the transfer of bacterial DNA between cells using bacteriophages. There are two types: generalized transduction transfers random bacterial DNA, while specialized transduction only transfers DNA near the phage insertion site. Conjugation involves the transfer of plasmids between bacteria through direct cell contact via conjugation pili. These mechanisms allow bacteria to rapidly acquire new genes.
Genetic variations can arise in bacteria through several mechanisms:
1. Point mutations or DNA rearrangements can occur spontaneously during DNA replication.
2. DNA can be transferred between bacteria through transformation, transduction, or conjugation. Transformation involves uptake of naked DNA. Transduction involves transfer via bacteriophages. Conjugation involves direct contact between bacteria.
3. These mechanisms allow for acquisition of new genes and increase genetic diversity, which can provide advantages like antibiotic resistance but also influence bacterial pathogenesis.
This document discusses plasmids and transposable elements as biotechnology tools. It begins by introducing DNA and plasmids, describing plasmids as extrachromosomal genetic elements found in bacteria. It then classifies plasmids into F, R, and Col factors. Transposable elements are also introduced, including insertion sequences, transposons, and retroelements. Their mechanisms and uses are described, such as mutagenesis and gene tagging. Plasmids are highlighted as important for bacterial conjugation and providing traits like drug resistance. In summary, the document outlines the characteristics and applications of plasmids and transposable elements in biotechnology.
Rolling circle replication is a process that can rapidly synthesize multiple copies of circular DNA or RNA molecules. It involves the unidirectional replication of circular nucleic acids. The process begins with an initiator protein nicking one strand of the circular DNA. DNA polymerase then uses the 3' end of the nicked strand to initiate replication, displacing the 5' end. Replication continues around the circle to produce a long concatemer of copies. The concatemer is then cleaved and ligated to form multiple double-stranded circular DNA molecules. Rolling circle replication is used by some viruses and plasmids to replicate their genomes and can be harnessed for applications like signal amplification in biosensing.
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. There are two main life cycles for phages: lytic and lysogenic. In the lytic cycle, the phage hijacks the bacterial cell to produce new phages then causes the cell to burst. In the lysogenic cycle, the phage inserts its DNA into the bacterial chromosome where it remains inactive until conditions trigger the lytic cycle. Phages have many applications including phage therapy to treat bacterial infections, using phage lysins as antimicrobials, and phage display to identify molecules that bind to targets of interest.
A gene library is a large collection of DNA fragments cloned from an organism. It contains genomic DNA or cDNA sequences. Gene libraries are constructed using molecular tools like restriction enzymes and ligases to cut and paste DNA fragments into vectors such as plasmids, phages, or artificial chromosomes. The choice of vector depends on the size of the genome being cloned. Libraries allow screening to identify genes of interest through techniques like hybridization or expression screening. cDNA libraries contain only expressed sequences without introns, making them preferable for cloning eukaryotic genes in prokaryotes.
Bacteriophage vectors
Bacteriophage
WHY BACTERIOPHAGE AS A VECTOR?
M13 phage
Genome of m13 phage
Life cycle and dna replication of m13
CONSTRUCTION M13 AS PHAGE VECTOR
M13 MP 2 vector
M13MP7 VECTOR
Selection of recombinants
Lambda replacement vectors
LAMBDA EMBL 4 VECTOR
P1 PHAGE
GENOME OF P1 PHAGE
P1 PHAGE AS VECTOR
P1 phage vector system
1) Griffith discovered a "transforming principle" that allowed non-virulent bacteria to become virulent after exposure to heat-killed virulent bacteria.
2) Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty determined that the transforming principle was DNA through experiments treating components with DNAses, RNAses, and proteases.
3) Hershey and Chase provided definitive evidence that DNA is the genetic material through experiments using bacteriophages containing radioactive DNA or protein to infect bacteria, showing that only DNA was transferred.
pBR322 is a 4,361 base pair plasmid vector originally constructed in 1977 for use in cloning experiments. It contains genes conferring resistance to ampicillin and tetracycline, which allow selection of recombinant clones, as well as an E. coli origin of replication. Recombinant selection involves insertional inactivation of the tetracycline resistance gene, rendering clones sensitive to tetracycline but resistant to ampicillin. pBR322 was widely used for cloning due to its small size, two selectable markers, and ability to be amplified in host cells. However, it is limited by its mobility between cells and small carrying capacity.
DNA polymerases are enzymes that catalyze DNA synthesis during replication. There are five main DNA polymerases identified in E. coli that have different roles: DNA polymerase I repairs and removes RNA primers; DNA polymerase II acts as a backup for replication; DNA polymerase III is the main replicative polymerase; DNA polymerase IV and V are involved in translesion synthesis and repair. Eukaryotes also have multiple DNA polymerases that perform replication, repair, and other functions.
pUC vectors are plasmids derived from pBR322 that have a higher copy number of 500-600 copies per cell. They contain an ampicillin resistance gene for selection, as well as the lacZ' gene containing multiple cloning sites. When a gene of interest is inserted, it disrupts the lacZ' gene, allowing for blue-white screening on media containing IPTG and X-gal to identify recombinant colonies that appear white instead of blue. pUC vectors offer advantages over pBR322 such as high copy number and easy selection, though they cannot accommodate inserts larger than 15kb.
The document provides information about bacterial transformation. It describes that transformation is the process by which bacteria take up extracellular DNA from their environment. Frederick Griffith first discovered transformation in 1928 while working with pneumococcus bacteria. His experiments showed that a non-virulent rough form could be transformed into a virulent smooth form by DNA from a heat-killed smooth strain. Later experiments by Avery, Macleod and McCarty demonstrated that DNA is the transforming principle and genetic material of bacteria. The document then discusses various methods of bacterial transformation including chemical and physical methods like electroporation and use of calcium chloride. It also explains the molecular mechanism of transformation involving DNA binding, penetration, synapsis formation and integration into the bacterial chromosome.
Prokaryotic genomes are typically organized as single circular chromosomes that are condensed into a nucleoid region within the cell. DNA supercoiling, which involves the over- or under-winding of DNA strands, facilitates compaction of prokaryotic genomes and enables DNA metabolism. Topoisomerases regulate DNA supercoiling by introducing temporary breaks in DNA strands, allowing strands to pass through one another and relieve torsional stress that builds during processes like transcription and replication. The two major types of topoisomerase are types I and II, which introduce single-strand or double-strand breaks, respectively, in regulating supercoiling levels.
This document describes the process of northern blotting. Northern blotting is used to detect specific RNA molecules and analyze gene expression. It involves separating RNA samples by size using gel electrophoresis, transferring them to a membrane, then using a labeled probe to detect the RNA of interest. The key steps are isolating RNA from tissue or cells, separating the RNA by size on a gel, blotting the RNA onto a membrane, hybridizing the membrane with a labeled probe, washing off excess probe, and visualizing where the probe bound to detect the RNA of interest. Northern blotting allows researchers to study gene expression patterns in different tissues, developmental stages, or disease states.
Selection and screening of recombinant clones neeru02
This document discusses several methods for selecting recombinant clones after introducing recombinant DNA into host cells:
- Direct selection involves using a gene from the inserted DNA that confers antibiotic resistance to select clones that grow on media containing that antibiotic.
- Insertional inactivation selection works by inactivating a host gene when foreign DNA inserts into it, allowing selection of recombinants.
- Blue-white screening uses a vector with a disrupted lacZ gene; foreign DNA insertion repairs the gene, allowing recombinants to be identified by colony color.
- Colony hybridization detects recombinants by transferring colonies to a membrane and probing for the inserted DNA sequence.
- Immunological tests identify clones expressing antigens encoded by the
DNA ligation is the joining of two nucleic acid fragments through the action of an enzyme. Several factors can affect the ligation reaction, including the concentration of enzyme, DNA, and cofactors like ATP or NAD+. The DNA concentration is particularly important, as higher concentrations favor intermolecular ligation between separate DNA molecules, while lower concentrations favor intramolecular ligation where a DNA molecule joins its own ends. DNA ligase carries out ligation through a three-step catalytic mechanism involving adenylation of the enzyme and two phosphoryl transfers.
Cot value and Cot Curve analysis is a technique for measuring DNA complexity based on renaturation kinetics. DNA is denatured and allowed to reanneal, with larger DNA taking longer. Cot value accounts for DNA concentration, time, and buffer effects, representing repetitive sequences - lower Cot means more repeats. Examples show bacteria have nearly all single-copy DNA, while mouse has varying proportions of single-copy, middle repetitive, and highly repetitive sequences. Cot curve analysis provides information on genome size, complexity, and proportions of sequence types.
Barbara McClintock discovered transposons in the 1940s while studying maize. Transposons are segments of DNA that can move within genomes. There are two classes - Class 1 retrotransposons copy and paste RNA into DNA, while Class 2 DNA transposons cut and paste DNA segments. Transposons make up a large portion of many genomes and can cause mutations, but may also create genetic diversity that benefits hosts over time. McClintock received the Nobel Prize for discovering transposons and proposing they play a regulatory role in gene expression.
Bidirectional and rolling circular dna replicationGayathri91098
The document discusses bidirectional and rolling circular DNA replication. It begins by explaining that DNA replication is semi-conservative, with each new DNA molecule composed of one original strand and its complement. It then describes how in bidirectional replication, replication forks move in opposite directions from a single origin to copy both strands simultaneously. Rolling circular replication involves the continuous, unidirectional synthesis of multiple copies of a circular DNA or RNA genome through the sequential steps of initiation by introducing a nick, elongation by polymerase moving in a circle, and termination by cleaving the replicated strand.
This power point presentation is an attempt to present some direct and some indirect evidences in favour of DNA as genetic material. Very few organisms have RNA as genetic material for example plant virus and some bacteriophages
transduction is a mode of horizontal gene transfer in which the recipient does not come in contact with the donor bacterial cell, it is mediated by temperate phages.
The document discusses various mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria, including transformation, transduction, and conjugation. Transformation involves bacteria taking up free DNA from the environment. Transduction involves the transfer of bacterial DNA between cells using bacteriophages. There are two types: generalized transduction transfers random bacterial DNA, while specialized transduction only transfers DNA near the phage insertion site. Conjugation involves the transfer of plasmids between bacteria through direct cell contact via conjugation pili. These mechanisms allow bacteria to rapidly acquire new genes.
Genetic variations can arise in bacteria through several mechanisms:
1. Point mutations or DNA rearrangements can occur spontaneously during DNA replication.
2. DNA can be transferred between bacteria through transformation, transduction, or conjugation. Transformation involves uptake of naked DNA. Transduction involves transfer via bacteriophages. Conjugation involves direct contact between bacteria.
3. These mechanisms allow for acquisition of new genes and increase genetic diversity, which can provide advantages like antibiotic resistance but also influence bacterial pathogenesis.
Prokaryotes can exchange DNA with eukaryotes, although the mechanisms behind this process are not well understood. Suspected mechanisms include conjugation and endocytosis, such as when a eukaryotic cell engulfs a prokaryotic cell and gathers it into a special membrane-bound vesicle for degradation.
This document summarizes transduction and transfection techniques used to introduce foreign DNA into bacterial and animal cells. It discusses that transduction involves the transfer of DNA between bacteria using bacteriophages, occurring through either the lytic or lysogenic cycle. Generalized transduction transfers random bacterial DNA, while specialized transduction transfers specific DNA depending on phage location. Transfection introduces nucleic acids into animal cells using physical or chemical methods like lipofection, electroporation, or particle bombardment to open pores for DNA uptake. Lipofection uses cationic lipids to form DNA-lipid complexes, while electroporation uses an electric field to create membrane pores.
The seminar covered bacterial genetics including basic terminology like genes, DNA, RNA, and the genetic code. It discussed the bacterial genome and central dogma of transcription and translation. Extrachromosomal genetic elements like plasmids that allow for gene transfer between bacteria were explained. Methods of gene transfer through transformation, transduction, and conjugation were also summarized. The presentation concluded with bacterial variation being influenced by genetic changes and gene transfer.
This document discusses antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how bacteria develop resistance. It covers several key points:
1) Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics through natural mutation or genetic recombination. Resistance occurs via several mechanisms like preventing drug entry, altering drug binding sites, or using efflux pumps to remove drugs.
2) Genetic material can be transferred between bacteria through transformation, transduction, or conjugation. This allows resistance to spread.
3) Multidrug resistant organisms pose a major global health threat as they are harder to treat. AMR increases healthcare costs and mortality. Coordinated global action is needed to address this issue.
4) The document then introduces the CRIS
Transduction is the process by which bacterial genes can be transferred between bacteria with the help of bacteriophages or viruses. There are two main types of transduction - generalized transduction, which involves the random packaging of bacterial DNA into phage particles, and specialized transduction, which involves the specific packaging of bacterial DNA adjacent to a phage genome. Transduction can help spread antibiotic resistance genes between bacteria and has applications in correcting genetic diseases.
The document discusses antigenic variation in bacteria. It defines antigenic variation as when an infectious agent like a bacterium alters surface proteins or carbohydrates to avoid the host immune response and allow reinfection. This can occur through mechanisms like gene conversion, DNA inversions, or recombination. It allows for a heterogeneous phenotype even in a clonal population. Antigenic variation is important for bacterial pathogens to evade immunity and persist in the host. Examples discussed include Salmonella, Borrelia burgdorferi, and Treponema pallidum.
Bacterial genetics involves the study of bacterial chromosomes, plasmids, transcription, translation, replication, and genetic variation. Bacteria store DNA in circular chromosomes and small plasmids. Transcription and translation allow genes to be expressed. Replication duplicates genetic material. Bacteria undergo genetic variation through mutation, transformation, conjugation, and transduction, allowing them to adapt. Genetic engineering uses bacteria to produce recombinant proteins for research and medical purposes like vaccines.
Transfection in Gene Transfer TechniquesSwaatiSharma2
Transformation is the process by which the genetic makeup of an organism is altered by the insertion of new DNA. It was first demonstrated in 1928 when Frederick Griffith transformed bacteria. Transformation occurs through the direct uptake and incorporation of exogenous genetic material through the cell membrane. It requires the cell to be in a competent state. There are two types of transformation: natural transformation which depends on bacterial genes inducing competence, and artificial transformation where cells are chemically or physically treated to become competent. Transfection is similar but refers specifically to the introduction of foreign DNA into mammalian cells.
This document provides information about horizontal gene transfer through various mechanisms like transformation, transduction, and conjugation. It discusses that horizontal gene transfer is the transmission of genes between organisms independently of vertical descent or reproduction. The key mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria are transformation (uptake of naked DNA from environment), transduction (transfer via bacteriophages), and conjugation (direct cell-to-cell contact via plasmids or pili). Horizontal gene transfer plays an important role in the evolution and adaptation of bacteria by allowing them to acquire new traits from other species.
This document provides an overview of bacterial genetics principles including:
- Bacterial DNA is located in the nucleoid and can be found in the chromosome or extrachromosomal plasmids.
- DNA replication and transcription/translation processes allow for heredity and variation in bacteria.
- Horizontal gene transfer mechanisms like transformation, transduction, conjugation, and transposition allow bacteria to acquire new genes.
- Plasmids, insertion sequences, and composite transposons are genetic elements that can move DNA within and between bacteria.
- Genetic engineering techniques like recombinant DNA technology are used to artificially modify bacterial genomes.
This document provides an overview of the module "Bio305 Pathogen Biology" taught by Professor Mark Pallen. It begins with definitions of key terms like pathogen, virulence, infection, and pathogenesis. It then discusses concepts like the molecular basis of virulence, how bacteria sense their environment and regulate virulence genes, and the steps in successful bacterial infection. It also covers how bacterial sex and acquisition of mobile genetic elements like pathogenicity islands have driven the evolution of virulence. The document provides a sophisticated, multi-factorial view of virulence as a process.
This document summarizes bacterial genetic systems including transformation, conjugation, and transduction. It describes that bacterial genomes are circular and contain chromosomal DNA and plasmids. Plasmids can be conjugative or non-conjugative. Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA by bacterial cells. Conjugation involves the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells through direct cell contact via pili. Transduction involves the transfer of bacterial DNA by bacteriophages. These three processes allow for genetic recombination and diversity in bacteria.
This document summarizes three mechanisms of genetic transfer in bacteria: transformation, conjugation, and transduction. Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA by a bacterial cell. Conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria via cell-to-cell contact through a pilus. Transduction is the process by which bacteriophage viruses transmit DNA between bacteria. These three mechanisms allow for genetic recombination and diversity in bacterial populations.
Genetic transformation in prokaryotes has led to the discovery of the three major methods of transformationin bacteria i.e transformation, conjugation and transuction whichcommonly uses the bacterial- phages as vectors to transfer dna.
Bacterial resistance mechanisms and new trends for resistance overcoming Mohammed Fawzy
This document discusses bacterial resistance and its mechanisms. It begins with an overview of the increasing issue of antimicrobial resistance worldwide. It then covers the origins of resistance as either intrinsic or acquired through mutation or horizontal gene transfer. The major mechanisms of acquired resistance are expressed genes coding for altered drug targets, enzymatic drug inactivation, efflux pumps, and biofilms. Factors promoting resistance include antibiotic misuse in medicine and agriculture as well as a lack of new drug development. The consequences are serious infections that are difficult to treat.
How does horizontal transfer affect the evolution of anti-biotic res.pdfalokkesh
How does horizontal transfer affect the evolution of anti-biotic resistant strains of bacteria?A. It
increases the rate of beneficial mutations within a population of bacteria.
Solution
The horizontal transfer affect the evolution of anti-biotic resistant strains of bacteria, as It
increases the speed with which bacteria can adapt because they may have gotten resistance genes
from another species already.
Three main mechanism of horizontal transfer of gene occurs are transformation, transduction or
conjugation.
Transformation involves uptake of short fragments of naked DNA by naturally transformable
bacteria.
In transduction, DNA transfer occurs from one bacterium into another via bacteriophages.
In conjugation, transfer of genetic material occurs between bacterial cells by direct cell-to-cell
contact or by a bridge-like connection between two bacterial cells..
Kunal, an MSc student in Marine Biology, gave a seminar on the spermaceti organ of toothed whales. The organ is located in the whale's head and contains a waxy liquid called spermaceti, making up almost a quarter of the whale's body. Spermaceti allows whales to regulate buoyancy and is key to their echolocation abilities when hunting. The whales cool the spermaceti to sink and heat it to rise in the water column.
Estuaries are coastal bodies of water where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the sea. They exist in a transitional zone where tidal effects and freshwater inputs influence the environment. Estuaries come in different forms depending on their geological origin and range from coastal plain and bar-built systems to tectonic and fjord-type estuaries. India has many economically and ecologically important estuaries located mainly along its eastern coastline that are threatened by pollution, development, and other human impacts.
Different Expeditions and their contribution in ocean scienceKunal Sinha
This document summarizes several historical expeditions that contributed to the development of ocean science and marine studies. It discusses early expeditions by Vikings and the Chinese admiral Zheng He in the 15th century. It then outlines the voyages of Captain Cook in the 18th century who made accurate maps of many ocean regions. The document also mentions the United States Exploring Expedition led by Wilkes that explored and charted parts of Antarctica. Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle helped establish his theory of evolution by natural selection. The Challenger Expedition in 1872 was the first devoted entirely to marine science and discovered over 4,700 new species. Later, the German Meteor Expeditions introduced echo sounders to study ocean depths
Introduction, Structure, Classification, Phylogeny Tree, Key to class, Distribution, Distinguished Characteristics, Key to Brown Algae, Description of Padina minor.
This document summarizes the process of pearl formation. It begins by introducing pearls as a round concretion produced biologically by molluscs. Pearls form when a foreign object or nucleus becomes enclosed in nacreous material secreted by the mollusc. The document then describes the multi-layered structure of mollusc shells. It discusses natural and artificial pearl production methods and the chemical composition and quality assessment of pearls. Key stages in pearl formation like nucleus insertion and convalescence are outlined. Finally, the document lists common pearl-producing mollusc species and their distribution.
Cyber crime refers to criminal activities that involve computers and networks. It includes crimes where computers are the target, such as hacking and phishing, and crimes where computers are used as a tool to enable traditional crimes, such as fraud. Common types of cyber crimes are cyber terrorism, phishing, email spoofing, computer vandalism, and software piracy. India ranks 11th globally for cyber crimes due to factors such as its growing internet user base and increased online shopping and social media usage. Cyber security aims to protect sensitive data, while cyber laws in India regulate criminal activities both in cyber space as well as traditional crimes addressed under the Indian Penal Code.
The thyroid gland is butterfly-shaped and located in the larynx. It traps iodide from the blood and uses it to synthesize the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroglobulin proteins in the thyroid follicles are iodinated to form T1 and T2, which then combine to form T4 and T3. These hormones are secreted into blood and transported to tissues, where they increase metabolism. The thyroid's activity is regulated by a negative feedback loop involving TRH from the hypothalamus and TSH from the pituitary gland.
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
and the revised UWWTD (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive)”
Travis Hills' Endeavors in Minnesota: Fostering Environmental and Economic Pr...Travis Hills MN
Travis Hills of Minnesota developed a method to convert waste into high-value dry fertilizer, significantly enriching soil quality. By providing farmers with a valuable resource derived from waste, Travis Hills helps enhance farm profitability while promoting environmental stewardship. Travis Hills' sustainable practices lead to cost savings and increased revenue for farmers by improving resource efficiency and reducing waste.
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
3. Exchange of genetic material b/w bacteria
Drug resistance.
Genetic material exchanged via Viruses.
Drug resistance
Uptake of naked DNA molecule or fragment
from the medium by a cell and incorporation
into recipient.
Antibiotic resistance
Pesticide resistance in crops
4.
5. Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through
direct cell-to-cell contact, or through a bridge-like connection between the two cells.
It occurs in both gram positive and gram negative cells but the mechanism is quite
different.
8. The transfer of genetic material from one cell to another cell by a bacteriophage
is called Transduction .
• Transduction has been found to occur in variety of prokaryotes , including
certain species of Bacteria : Escherichia , Pseudomonas, Salmonella ,
Staphylococcus , etc.
• The bacteriophage containing the bacterial DNA is called transduced DNA .
9. Generalized Transduction-
Transduction in which potentially
any donor bacterial gene can be
transferred.
Occurs during lytic cycle.
Replicate Immediately.
No viral DNA.
Specialized Transduction -
Transduction in which only certain
donor genes can be transferred.
Occurs during lysogenic cycle.
Replicate later.
Viral and bacterial DNA.