Genetic transfer through conjugation (IMAGE)

Chalmers University of Technology

Genetic transfer through conjugation

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Depiction of plasmid transfer between a donor cell and a recipient cell. First, proteins such as relaxase are expressed. The proteins then bind to the origin of transfer region (oriT) of the DNA in the transferring plasmid, and initiate transfer. Finally, the plasmid is transferred through a temporary connection between the cells (pilus) into the recipient cell.

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Jan Zrimec/Chalmers University of Technology

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