Microbiology Lecture Review
Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology
Dr. Weis

1. Define related genetic terms

2. Compare and contrast DNA and RNA and be able to name the enzymes important in the process of semiconservative replication, transcription, and translation.

3. Describe the process of DNA replication

4. Define the process of RNA transcription and translation

5. Give the structure of the operon model by listing its parts and function and the two types of operon systems.

6. Explain the regulation of gene expression and the regulation of transcription and translation.

7. Define mutation.  Be able to list and describe several types of mutations, causes of mutations, and repair

8. Define genetic recombination. List and describe the types of genetic transfer and recombinant types possible.

9. Name and describe the ways DNA can move from a donor to recipient and the importance of each:

            a) Transduction

            b) Conjugation

            c) Transformation

10. Explain the importance of recombinant DNA to biotechnology