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Transposable elements are mediators for [[ | Transposable elements are mediators for [[Bacterial Gene Transfer|bacterial gene transfer]] and are active during [[Recombinant DNA Technology|recombinant]] processes such as [[Reproduction by Conjugation|conjugation]]<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p305)</ref>. The most basic transposable element is the [[Insertion sequence|insertion sequence]] which is 1-3 kb long and has the genes encoding a key transposase [[protein|protein]]<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p305)</ref>. The insertion sequence has inverted repeat sequences on either side which activate it<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p305-306)</ref>. | ||
Other genes which are unable to ransfer on their own may associate themselves within insertion sequences forming transposons<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p306)</ref>. Genes encoding [[Antibiotics|antibiotic]] resistance are spread rapidly through bacterial populations via this method of association<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p306)</ref>. | Other [[gene|genes]] which are unable to ransfer on their own may associate themselves within insertion sequences forming transposons<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p306)</ref>. Genes encoding [[Antibiotics|antibiotic]] resistance are spread rapidly through bacterial populations via this method of association<ref>Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p306)</ref>. <br> | ||
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Transposable elements are mediators for bacterial gene transfer and are active during recombinant processes such as conjugation[1]. The most basic transposable element is the insertion sequence which is 1-3 kb long and has the genes encoding a key transposase protein[2]. The insertion sequence has inverted repeat sequences on either side which activate it[3].
Other genes which are unable to ransfer on their own may associate themselves within insertion sequences forming transposons[4]. Genes encoding antibiotic resistance are spread rapidly through bacterial populations via this method of association[5].
References
- ↑ Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p305)
- ↑ Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p305)
- ↑ Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p305-306)
- ↑ Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p306)
- ↑ Hartl D. and Ruvolo M. (2012) Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th edition, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning (p306)