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The Flow of Genetic Information
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DNA
Polymer of nucleotides: Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine
Double helix associated with proteins
"Backbone" is deoxyribose-phosphate
Strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between AT and CG
Strands are antiparallel
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DNA Replication Step 1:
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DNA Replication Step 2:
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DNA Replication Step 3:
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Semiconservative Replication
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The Process of Transcription
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The Process of Transcription
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The Genetic Code
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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The Process of Translation
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Simultaneous Transcription & Translation
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Vertical gene transfer: Occurs during reproduction between generations of cells.
Horizontal gene transfer: The transfer of genes between cells of the same generation.
Genetic Recombination
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Genetic Transformation
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Bacterial Conjugation
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Conjugation in E. coli
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Conjugation in E. coli
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Conjugation in E. coli
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Transduction by a Bacteriophage
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Plasmids
Conjugative plasmid: Carries genes for sex pili and transfer of the plasmid
Dissimilation plasmids: Encode enzymes for catabolism of unusual compounds
R factors: Encode antibiotic resistance