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Multiple Choice
What is the term for the process of importing free DNA into bacterial cells?
A
Transduction
B
Transformation
C
Conjugation
D
Replication
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Begin by understanding the key terms related to genetic exchange in bacteria: transduction, transformation, conjugation, and replication.
Transduction involves the transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another via a virus, specifically a bacteriophage.
Conjugation is the process where genetic material is transferred between bacterial cells through direct contact, often involving a pilus.
Replication refers to the process of duplicating the DNA within a cell, ensuring genetic material is passed on during cell division.
Transformation is the process where free DNA from the environment is taken up by a bacterial cell, leading to genetic changes. This is the term for importing free DNA into bacterial cells.