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MIC441 Fundamentals of Bacterial Genetics
Yixin Shi Fundamentals of Bacterial Genetics
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 4
08/18/2011

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Blue color
Definition
Gram-reaction of Gram+ bacteria
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Red color
Definition
Gram-reaction of Gram- Bacteria
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PhoQ
Definition
Sensor protein in the inner membrane, part of two-component regulatory system
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PhoP
Definition
Functions as a DNA binding protein, transcriptional regulator
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Transcriptional regulator
Definition
Binds to promoter, starts transcription
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PhoP-Pi
Definition
Product of phosphorylation of ATP in two component regulatory system, can now bind to promoter region
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5' UTR (Untranslated Region)
Definition
Stops transcription when Mg+ levels are high by changing confirmation.
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Flux of genetic information
Definition
Replication->Transcription->Translation
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First step of DNA replication
Definition
Double-stranded DNA unwinds
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5'-3'
Definition
Synthesis of DNA single strand by DNA pol
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dnaB
Definition
Helicase unwinds parental double helix
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ssb
Definition
Binding proteins stabilize separate strands
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dnaG
Definition
Primase adds short primer to template strand
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ATG
Definition
Start codon
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TAG, TAA, TAT
Definition
Stop codons
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Promoter is required for
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RNA Pol binding, transcription of gene
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Transcription initiation site is located
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+1 downstream from promoter
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Function of an operator
Definition
Provides a binding site for transcriptional regulator and repressor
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Transcription of gene is
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Asymetric, only one strand is copied
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Sequence that matches 5'-3' mRNA sequence
Definition
Coding strand
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E.coli RNA pol consists of
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5 subunits
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Core enzyme + Sigma Factor =
Definition
Holoenzyme
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Holoenzyme is required for correct initiation of transcription by
Definition
Binding to the promoter
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6S RNA mimicking the open complex results in
Definition
Trapping RNA pol, stopping transcription.
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Rho-dependent termination
Definition
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Rho-Independent Termination
Definition
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Regulon
Definition
Collection of genes or operons under regulation by the same regulatory protein
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Stimulon
Definition
Collection of genes under regulation by the same stimulus
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Transcriptomic analysis
Definition
Technique to measure level of induced mRNA
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Transcriptomic analysis
Definition
Technique to measure level of induced mRNA
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Proteomic analysis
Definition
Method to measure level of induced protein
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Hybridization - Synthesis of cDNA using RNA as a template
Definition
Reverse transcription
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DNA microarray
Definition
An array of known DNA fragments fixed to the surface of a supporting chip
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How does a DNA microarray work?
Definition
It measures expression levels of large numbers of genes simultaneously.
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Cyanide
Definition
Used to label cDNA in a microarray, acts as an electrophoresis dye
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ddNTP
Definition
2'3'-Dideoxyadenosine triphosphate, They act as chain terminators so when added by the polymerase, elongation is halted.
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Lyase
Definition
Breaks down thymine dimers
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ssDNA binds to recA
Definition
In order to inactivate LexA repressor
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LexA
Definition
Repressor
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ssDNA is generated from
Definition
DNA damage, is created to generate gene expression
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SOS Response
Definition
Post-replication DNA repair system, relies on a repressor to be removed to initiate.
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Lytic or Virulent (Bacteriophage)
Definition
Phage that multiplies within the host cell, lyse the cell and release progeny phage.
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Lysogenic or Temperate Phage
Definition
Phage that can either multiply via the lytic cycle or enter a quiescent state in the bacterial cell.
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Lysogenic Cycle
Definition
Expression of most phage genes repressed
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LamB
Definition
Required for the binding for the sugar maltose, is a surface protein
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