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If a bacterium is heterozygous for a gene then will both the genes have an equal probability of incorporation?(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in an international level competition.My question is based upon Gene Mapping in Bacteria by Transformation topic in section Genomics : The Mapping and Sequencing of Genomes of Cytogenetics |
Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (b) False To elaborate: Incorporation DEPENDS on which strand the gene is in. One of the strands gets degraded while entering the bacteria. This is via a specific 5’ or 3’ EXONUCLEASE. |
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