Question

Complete the following chart using the information that you learned from the Prelab and this
worksheet.
Wolbachia 16S rRNA Insect CO1 protein Insect actin protein
Location of gene
Location of RNA
Polymerase
Location of ribosome N/A
BONUS Questions!
1. Name three locations of ribosomes in an insect cell that is infected with Wolbachia.
2. Does the Wolbachia genome contain genes that encode for proteins?
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Answer 1

Sure! Based on the information typically studied about Wolbachia and insect biology, I'll help you fill out the chart and answer the bonus questions.

### Chart Completion

| **Gene/Sequence** | **Location of Gene** | **Location of RNA Polymerase** | **Location of Ribosome** |
|---------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------------|
| **Wolbachia 16S rRNA** | Within Wolbachia genome | Cytoplasm in Wolbachia | N/A |
| **Insect CO1 protein** | Nucleus (insect genome) | Nucleus (insect) | Cytoplasm |
| **Insect actin protein** | Nucleus (insect genome) | Nucleus (insect) | Cytoplasm |

### Bonus Questions

1. **Name three locations of ribosomes in an insect cell that is infected with Wolbachia.**
- Cytoplasm (free ribosomes)
- Endoplasmic reticulum (attached ribosomes, rough ER)
- Mitochondria (if considering organelle-specific ribosomes)

2. **Does the Wolbachia genome contain genes that encode for proteins?**
- Yes, the Wolbachia genome does contain genes that encode for proteins. Wolbachia has a reduced genome that encodes several proteins necessary for its survival and function, providing insights into its role as an endosymbiont in host insects.

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