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Microbiology Study Guide: DNA, RNA, Genetic Mutations, and Viruses

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Introduction to Microbial Genetics

Introduction to DNA Replication

DNA Polymerases

Leading & Lagging DNA Strands

Steps of DNA Replication

DNA Repair

Introduction to Transcription

Steps of Transcription

Introduction to Types of RNA

Introduction to Translation

Steps of Translation

Review of Transcription vs. Translation

Introduction to Mutations

Methods of Inducing Mutations

Mutant Detection

The Ames Test

DNA Repair Mechanisms

Horizontal Gene Transfer

Bacterial Transformation

Transduction

Introduction to Conjugation

Conjugation: F Plasmids

Conjugation: Hfr & F' Cells

Genome Variability

CRISPR CAS

Introduction to Viruses

Introduction to Bacteriophage Infections

Bacteriophage: Lytic Phage Infections

Bacteriophage: Lysogenic Phage Infections

Bacteriophage: Filamentous Phage Infections

Introduction to Animal Virus Infections

Animal Viruses: 1. Attachment to the Host Cell

Animal Viruses: 2. Entry & Uncoating in the Host Cell

Animal Viruses: 3. Synthesis & Replication

Animal Viruses: DNA Virus Synthesis & Replication

Animal Viruses: RNA Virus Synthesis & Replication

Animal Viruses: Reverse-Transcribing Virus Synthesis & Replication

Animal Viruses: 4. Assembly Inside Host Cell

Animal Viruses: 5. Release from Host Cell

Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections

CRISPR CAS