Plastid & Nucleomorph Genomes Flashcards
1
Q
Plastids are from a _ origin
A
cyanobacterial
2
Q
The evolution of plasmids involved _ and the development of a _ system
A
Endosymbiotic Gene Transfer
protein import system (TIC & TOC)
3
Q
Nuclear-encoded proteins destined for the mitochondria/plastid have _ sequences rich in _ AA’s
A
signal
hydrophobic/pos.charged
4
Q
What conserved structural features can be found on organelle genomes that clearly indicate bacterial origin?
A
- Circular mapping
- Genes on both strands - operon-like organization
- Inverted Repeats
