Yesterday the class was on Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering. We were divided into 3 groups to present conjugation, transduction and transformation. The 1st group was combined with the 2nd group, 3rd with the 4th group and 5th with the 6th group. My group and 2nd group presented on bacterial conjugation topic. Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells by direct cell-to-cell contact or by a bridge-like connection between two cells.It is a type of horizontal gene transfer.
The plasmid transferred to recipient is also beneficial to recipient as its antibiotic resistant and xenobiotic tolerant. The plasmid also causes the recipient to be able to use new metabolites.
Before the class ended, we were reminded on that next Monday morning we are going to pay a visit to Yakult factory. we would have to gather at 8.00am and begin our journey.This made all of us so excited.
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