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You can determine if your bacteria contain a plasmid by performing a plasmid extraction followed by gel electrophoresis to visualize the presence of plasmid DNA. Other methods include PCR amplification of plasmid-specific sequences or using molecular Biology techniques like restriction enzyme digestion to confirm the presence of a plasmid.
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Bacteria containing a plasmid into which the eukaryotic gene has integrated would grow where?
The bacteria containing the plasmid with the integrated eukaryotic gene would grow in a selective medium that supports the growth of bacteria carrying the plasmid. This medium would typically contain an antibiotic or a specific nutrient that selects for bacteria with the plasmid.
What is the small ring of DNA in bacteria?
The small ring of DNA in bacteria is called a plasmid. Plasmids are separate from the bacterial chromosome and can contain genes that provide advantages, such as antibiotic resistance, for the bacteria. Plasmids can be transferred between bacteria, allowing for the spread of these advantageous genes.
The takes up the plasmid. It now contains the human gene?
I think I know the answer... it's 5
What is a self-transmissible plasmid?
A self-transmissible plasmid is a type of plasmid that can transfer genetic material from one bacterium to another through a process called conjugation. This plasmid carries the necessary genes for forming a conjugative pilus and transferring the plasmid DNA. Self-transmissible plasmids play a significant role in horizontal gene transfer among bacteria.
How many plasmids in a bacterial cell?
A bacterial cell can contain multiple copies of the same plasmid or different types of plasmids, which can range from zero to many copies depending on the specific species and growth conditions of the bacteria. The number of plasmids in a bacterial cell can vary and is not fixed.
Bacteria containing a plasmid into which the eukaryotic gene has integrated would grow where?
The bacteria containing the plasmid with the integrated eukaryotic gene would grow in a selective medium that supports the growth of bacteria carrying the plasmid. This medium would typically contain an antibiotic or a specific nutrient that selects for bacteria with the plasmid.
Is human cell contain plasmid?
Plasmid is the property of prokaryotic cell i.e. of bacteria generally no mamalian cell have plasmid but ya there can be chances to have lillte part of DNA sequence to be simillar that of plasmid DNA sequence in prokaryotes
Why the cell do not contain plasmid if they not grow in antibiotics?
If you do not give antibiotics, the plasmid may lost after a few generation. it is because bacteria thinks that the extra DNA (plasmid) is not needed as the antibiotic is not present. That is the reason for keeping the culture always in antibiotic selection pressure.
What organisms have plasmid?
Bacteria
What is col plasmid?
A plasmid (free bit of DNA) in bacteria that produces colicin to kill other strains of bacteria.
Why does bacteria that contains plasmid glow in uv light?
the plasmid contains a certain gene, which codes for the "Green Flourescent Protein." So you put the plasmid in the bacteria, the plasmid starts making that protein in the bacteria, and boom you've got glowing bacteria. works for bunnies and monkeys too, apparently =)
How is it possible to splice foreign DNA into a plasmid without altering the bacteria's ability to function normally?
A plasmid is an extra-chromosomal element. Strictly speaking, it is not a part of the bacterial mail genome. Plasmids, when first discovered in bacteria, were observed to contain genes that confer special features to the bacteria (like drug resistance). Also, a plasmid is capable of autonomous replication, which means it has its own origin of replication and does not have to wait for the bacterial genome to be replicated. When a foreign gene is inserted into a plasmid, the plasmid has to be transformed into the bacteria. Once transformed, the cDNA in the plasmid is able to replicate every time the plasmid replicated. This does not have any affect on the normal functioning of the bacteria. The organism is merely being used to make copes of the foreign gene and/or harvest an important protein product.
Which organelles inside bacteria make green fluorescent protein?
Bacteria do not have organelles like eukaryotic cells. The green fluorescent protein (GFP) is produced by the protein coding sequence of the GFP gene, usually introduced into bacteria via genetic engineering techniques. It is then synthesized by the bacterial ribosomes.
Does a bacteria cell have a plasmid?
Yes
What is the small ring of DNA in bacteria?
The small ring of DNA in bacteria is called a plasmid. Plasmids are separate from the bacterial chromosome and can contain genes that provide advantages, such as antibiotic resistance, for the bacteria. Plasmids can be transferred between bacteria, allowing for the spread of these advantageous genes.
What is the function of a plasmid?
Plasmids have many different functions. They may contain genes that enhance the survival of an organism, either by killing other organisms or by defending the host cell by producing toxins. Some plasmids facilitate the process of replication in bacteria.
What is the ring of DNA found in a bacterium in addition to the bacteriums main chromosomes?
That is known as a plasmid. The plasmid originally came from outside of the bacteria and was incorporated into the bacteria. Usually, these plasmids are beneficial to the bacteria that takes them in.
