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When a bacterium takes up DNA from the extracellular environment it is known as:
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A.Transduction
B.Replication
C.Transformation
D.Translation
E.Transposition
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In this question, the focus is on how bacteria acquire DNA from outside their cells.
Option 1: Transduction — this involves DNA transfer mediated by bacteriophages, not direct uptake ......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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