This page contains audio podcasts and a transcript of an article reviewing the debate over how to define bacterial species. The article outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using DNA sequence data to define species and discusses molecular processes, such as homologous recombination and lateral gene transfer, that generate genetic diversity in prokaryotes. This would be a good introductory resource for advanced secondary or undergraduate students.
Subject: Biology, Diversity, Evolution, Evolution:Principles, Patterns, Biology:Microbiology, Molecular Biology Resource Type: Audio/Visual, Audio, Scientific Resources, Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)Keywords: species concept, genome sequencing, prokaryote,
