Genetics · 1964 · 42 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesGeneticsMicrobiologyMicrobial GeneticsRadiobiologyBiological Effects Of RadiationRadiation ResistanceRadiation SensitivityResistance GenesEscherichia ColiEscherichia Coli ResistanceGenetic Determinants Of RadiosensitivityRadiation Resistance MechanismsRadiation-resistant MicrobiologyRecombination Reactions
Radiation resistance was transferred by genetic recombination from Escherichia coli strain K-12 radioresistant donors to strain B radiosensitive recipients. The locus for radioresistance in K-12 is closely linked to the locus for resistance to phage T6. Resistance to the radiomimetic agent 1-methyl-3- nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine is transferred concomitantiy with resistance to ultraviolet radiation. (auth)