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Microbial Genetics — Flashcards

Microbial Genetics — Flashcards

Microbial Genetics — Flashcards

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#1

_____ -toxin genes are typically not part of a chromosome, and instead are encoded by plasmids and bacteriophages

#2

When high frequency strains of bacteria undergo _____, they transfer their bacterial genome with the plasmid to the recipient

#3

_____ bacterial DNA transduction occurs when a lytic phage infects the bacterium

Hint: Generalized or Specialized

#4

_____ strains of bacteria will take plasmids and incorporate them into their cellular DNA

#5

_____ bacterial DNA transduction occurs when a lysogenic phage infects the bacterium

Hint: Generalized or Specialized

#6

Which 5 bacterial toxins depend on lysogeny in order to be secreted by their corresponding bacteria?_____Botulinum ToxinCholera ToxinDiphtheria ToxinShiga Toxin

#7

In Transposition of bacterial DNA, a _____ can move to a plasmid, allowing transfer to another bacterium via conjugation

#8

_____ describes a transposon of bacterial DNA that can "jump" from one location to another (ie: bacterial DNA or even a plasmid)

#9

The _____ subunit (sigma factor) enables bacterial RNA polymerase to recognize promoter regions on the DNA

#10

Multidrug resistance is transferred through _____ between cells.

About Microbial Genetics Flashcards for NEET-PG

These Microbial Genetics flashcards are designed for NEET-PG Microbiology preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 11 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Microbial Genetics, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in NEET-PG examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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