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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/New_England_College/Microbiology_with_NEC/05%3A_Mechanisms_of_Microbial_Genetics/5.06%3A_How_Asexual_Prokaryotes_Achieve_Genetic_DiversityHow then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to an...How then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation, is an important way to introduce genetic diversity. HGT allows even distantly related species to share genes, influencing their phenotypes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_(Kaiser)/Unit_1%3A_Introduction_to_Microbiology_and_Prokaryotic_Cell_Anatomy/2%3A_The_Prokaryotic_Cell_-_Bacteria/2.4%3A_Cellular_Components_within_the_Cytoplasm/2.4C%3A_Plasmids_and_TransposonsMany bacteria often contain small nonchromosomal DNA molecules called plasmids. While plasmids are not essential for normal bacterial growth and bacteria may lose or gain them without harm, they can p...Many bacteria often contain small nonchromosomal DNA molecules called plasmids. While plasmids are not essential for normal bacterial growth and bacteria may lose or gain them without harm, they can provide an advantage under certain environmental conditions. Plasmids code for synthesis of a few proteins not coded for by the bacterial chromosome. Transposons (jumping genes) are small pieces of DNA that encode enzymes that enable the transposon to, move from one DNA location to another.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Genetics/Working_with_Molecular_Genetics_(Hardison)/Unit_II%3A_Replication_Maintenance_and_Alteration_of_the_Genetic_Material/9._Transposition_of_DNA/9.6%3A_Classes_of_Transposable_ElementsThe two major classes of transposable elements are defined by the intermediates in the transposition process. One class moves by DNA intermediates, using transposases and DNA polymerases to catalyze t...The two major classes of transposable elements are defined by the intermediates in the transposition process. One class moves by DNA intermediates, using transposases and DNA polymerases to catalyze transposition. The other class moves by RNA intermediates, using RNA polymerase, endonucleases and reverse transcriptase to catalyze the process. Both classes are abundant in many species, but some groups of organisms have a preponderance of one or the other.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_(Boundless)/09%3A_Viruses/9.10%3A_Retroviruses-_Double-Stranded_RNA_Viruses/9.10A%3A_Double-Stranded_RNA_Viruses_-_RetrovirusesRetroviruses are viruses that are able to reverse transcribe their RNA genome into DNA, which is then integrated into a host genome.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Genetics/Working_with_Molecular_Genetics_(Hardison)/Unit_II%3A_Replication_Maintenance_and_Alteration_of_the_Genetic_Material/9._Transposition_of_DNA/9.1%3A_Transposable_Elements_(Transposons)Transposable elements (both active and inactive) occupy approximately half the human genome and a substantially greater fraction of some plant genomes! These movable elements are ubiquitous in the bio...Transposable elements (both active and inactive) occupy approximately half the human genome and a substantially greater fraction of some plant genomes! These movable elements are ubiquitous in the biosphere, and are highly successful in propagating themselves. We now realize that some transposable elements are also viruses, for instance, some retroviruses can integrate into a host genome to form endogenous retroviruses.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Genetics/Working_with_Molecular_Genetics_(Hardison)/Unit_II%3A_Replication_Maintenance_and_Alteration_of_the_Genetic_Material/9._Transposition_of_DNAThe final method of changing the DNA in a genome that we will consider is transposition, which is the movement of DNA from one location to another. Segments of DNA with this ability to move are called...The final method of changing the DNA in a genome that we will consider is transposition, which is the movement of DNA from one location to another. Segments of DNA with this ability to move are called transposable elements. Transposable elements were formerly thought to be found only in a few species, but now they are recognized as components of the genomes of virtually all species.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Manchester_Community_College_(MCC)/Remix_of_Openstax%3AMicrobiology_by_Parker_Schneegurt_et_al/06%3A_Mechanisms_of_Microbial_Genetics/6.06%3A_How_Asexual_Prokaryotes_Achieve_Genetic_DiversityHow then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to an...How then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation, is an important way to introduce genetic diversity. HGT allows even distantly related species to share genes, influencing their phenotypes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Mansfield_University_of_Pennsylvania/BSC_3271%3A_Microbiology_for_Health_Sciences_Sp21_(Kagle)/10%3A_Bacterial_Genetics/10.02%3A_Mechanisms_of_Microbial_Genetics/10.2.06%3A_How_Asexual_Prokaryotes_Achieve_Genetic_DiversityHow then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to an...How then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation, is an important way to introduce genetic diversity. HGT allows even distantly related species to share genes, influencing their phenotypes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Portland_Community_College/Cascade_Microbiology/09%3A_Mechanisms_of_Microbial_Genetics/9.6%3A_How_Asexual_Prokaryotes_Achieve_Genetic_DiversityHow then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to an...How then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation, is an important way to introduce genetic diversity. HGT allows even distantly related species to share genes, influencing their phenotypes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Sacramento_City_College/BIOL_440%3A_General_Microbiology_(Hughes)/08%3A_Week_8/13%3A_Mechanisms_of_Microbial_Genetics_(Part_B)/13.02%3A_How_Asexual_Prokaryotes_Achieve_Genetic_DiversityHow then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to an...How then do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation, is an important way to introduce genetic diversity. HGT allows even distantly related species to share genes, influencing their phenotypes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/North_Central_State_College/BIOL_1550%3A_Microbiology_(2025)/14%3A_Horizontal_Gene_Transfer_and_Operons/14.02%3A_How_Asexual_Prokaryotes_Achieve_Genetic_DiversityHow do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another...How do organisms whose dominant reproductive mode is asexual create genetic diversity? In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation, is an important way to introduce genetic diversity. HGT allows even distantly related species to share genes, influencing their phenotypes.
