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- 1. Introduction to Genetics(0)
- 2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance(0)
- 3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance(0)
- 4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage(0)
- 5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses(0)
- 6. Chromosomal Variation(0)
- 7. DNA and Chromosome Structure(0)
- 8. DNA Replication(0)
- 9. Mitosis and Meiosis(0)
- 10. Transcription(0)
- 11. Translation(0)
- 12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes(0)
- 13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes(0)
- 14. Genetic Control of Development(0)
- 15. Genomes and Genomics(0)
- 16. Transposable Elements(0)
- 17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination(0)
- 18. Molecular Genetic Tools(0)
- 19. Cancer Genetics(0)
- 20. Quantitative Genetics(0)
- 21. Population Genetics(0)
- 22. Evolutionary Genetics(0)
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses
Bacterial Conjugation
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses
Bacterial Conjugation: Study with Video Lessons, Practice Problems & Examples
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8PRACTICE PROBLEM
In an experiment, two different bacterial strains are studied for their ability to synthesize the amino acid tryptophan. Strain A is trp⁺ his⁻ and Strain B is trp⁻ his⁺. When the two strains are mixed in a culture medium lacking tryptophan, no growth is observed. However, when a small amount of tryptophan is added to the medium, growth is observed. What is illustrated from this experiment?
In an experiment, two different bacterial strains are studied for their ability to synthesize the amino acid tryptophan. Strain A is trp⁺ his⁻ and Strain B is trp⁻ his⁺. When the two strains are mixed in a culture medium lacking tryptophan, no growth is observed. However, when a small amount of tryptophan is added to the medium, growth is observed. What is illustrated from this experiment?