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MaxineBoth transformation and viral transduction are methods used to introduce foreign DNA into a host cell. They can both result in genetic changes in the host cell. However, transformation involves uptake of naked DNA by the cell, while viral transduction involves the transfer of DNA by a virus.
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What is it called when a bacterium uses a virus to transfer its DNA another bacterium?
Transduction
What is unique about transduction compared to normal bateriophage infection?
Transduction involves the transfer of bacterial DNA from one bacterium to another using a bacteriophage as a vector, whereas normal bacteriophage infection results in the lysis of the host bacterium after replication. Transduction is a form of horizontal gene transfer that can transfer genetic material such as antibiotic resistance genes between bacteria, while normal bacteriophage infection primarily involves viral replication and host cell lysis.
Compare the transformation of a prokaryotic cell with the transformation of a eukaryotic cell?
The transformation of a prokaryotic cell typically involves uptake of naked DNA from the environment, followed by incorporation into the bacterial chromosome through recombination. In contrast, transformation of a eukaryotic cell often involves more complex processes, such as endocytosis of DNA fragments packaged in lipid vesicles or integration through viral vectors. Additionally, eukaryotic transformation is commonly used for genetic engineering in higher organisms, while prokaryotic transformation is most frequently studied in bacteria.
Can RNA virus facilitate the transduction?
Yes, RNA viruses can facilitate transduction by integrating their genetic material into the host cell's genome, leading to the expression of viral genes. This process can help deliver therapeutic genes to target cells for gene therapy applications.
What are viral family's?
What are the different viral families? What are their genomescreated from? Are they naked?
