Genetics in Prok Cells

Question 1

Episomes?

Answer 1

plasmids that can be integrated into the genome

Question 2

Transformation?

Answer 2

bacteria acquires genetic material from environment and integrates it into host genome, anti biotic resistance builds

Question 3

Conjugation?

Answer 3

-bacterial mating
-two cells form a cytoplasmic bridge between them that allows transfer of genetic material from male (+) to
female (-)

Question 4

Transduction?

Answer 4

bacteriophage acquires genetic info from host cell, infects another bacteria and transfers material