Bacterial conjugation,computer artwork. Conjugation is the process by which genetic material is transferred from one bacterium to another. Here a pilus (hair-like structure) connects the donor bacterium to the recipient cell. A circular molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid,known as a plasmid (not seen),passes through the pilus and will be incorporated into the recipient bacterium's genome. Plasmids often carry genes that confer advantages,such as antibiotic resistance or the ability to use a new metabolite | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Animated Healthcare |
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