Prokaryotic Cell Structure: Plasmids and Transposons

Learning Objectives for "Prokaryotic Cell Structure: Plasmids and Transposons"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. Describe plasmids and indicate their possible benefit to bacteria.

2. State the function of the following:

a. transposons

b. integrons

3. Define horizontal gene transfer.