chapter 8 (1-28)

A protein released by some bacteria that inhibits the growth of other strains of the same or closely related species.

A plasmid that directs production of a bacteriocin

• (phage)
• A virus that infects bacteria

The identification of the sequence of genes in a chromosome.

A group of genetically identical cells descending froma single parent cell.

A protein released by some strains or E coli that inhibits growth of other strains of the same organism.

A protein released into the medium that facilitates the uptake of DNA into a bacterial cell.

The transfer of genetic information from one bacterial cell to another by means of conjugation pili.

The exchange of information between two ciliates.

A molecule that displaces (removes) gene(s) from a chromosome

A breif electric pulse produces temporary pores in the cell membrane, allowing entrance of vectors carrying forgein DNA

Cell having an F plamid

called donor or male cell

Cells lacking the F plasmid

called recipient or female cell

A bridge formed from an F1 cell to an F2 cell for conjugation