Abstract
Generalized transducing fragments that have redundant sequences in direct order can circularize during transduction events. The length of the required redundant sequences can be at least as short as IS10 (1.4 kb) (Kleckner 1977). The circular transduced fragment is able to recombine with homologous sequences in the chromosome. Circularization and insertion of transduced fragments allow addition of segments to the bacterial chromosome rather than replacement of recipient segments as in a normal transductional cross. It also provides a method for translocation of bacterial genes to a variety of specific sites on the chromosome in either orientation. The significance of these events to bacterial evolution is discussed.
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