The Bacterial Chromosome

An examination of the mechanisms governing genetic inheritance. - Provides a link between classical experiments in chromosome physiology and new developments in genetic research. - Covers the fundamental systems required for all bacterial cells to replicate chromosomes and organize genetic information. - Presents complex biochemical reactions, including DNA replication, genetic recombination, and RNA transcription, from both genetic and physical perspectives. - Incorporates the implications of the DNA sequence database with information on horizontal gene transfer and the impact of phage genes on bacterial genomes.