Jacob, et al., developed a linkage map of E. coli based on time. What form of recombination is involved in generating a linkage map based on time? What is necessary for this type of mapping to be successful?
Ans . Conjugation; an Hfr bacterium conjugating with an F-strain allows the generation of a map that is dependent on the passage of the donor chromosome across a conjugation tube. The genes are passed in a linear fashion. The transfer occurs by the cell to cell contact.
In order for this kind of mapping to occur the prescence of an F factor the strain plays a vital role. Apart from the F factor the Hfr strain can also be transferred by the mating bridge. It occurs by the formation of a special structure known as pilus where the transfer of DNA occurs.
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