gene transfer mechanisms - microbio

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Transformation

Naked DNA from a dead donor cell

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Transduction

Gene transfer by bacteriophage (virus)

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Conjugation

Gene transfer through a sex pilus; most common mechanism

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F+

Cell containing an F plasmid

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F

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Hfr

High-frequency recombination; F plasmid integrated into chromosome

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F'

F plasmid carrying bacterial chromosomal genes