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Which statement best describes the role of bacteria in organic chemistry?
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes transformation in bacteria?
A
Transformation is the process by which bacteria transfer DNA through direct contact.
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Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA from the environment by a bacterial cell.
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Transformation requires a bacteriophage to transfer DNA between bacteria.
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Transformation is the replication of bacterial DNA during cell division.
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Understand the concept of transformation in bacteria: Transformation is a genetic process where a bacterial cell takes up naked DNA from its environment and incorporates it into its own genome.
Differentiate transformation from other genetic processes: Unlike conjugation, which involves direct contact between bacterial cells, transformation does not require cell-to-cell contact.
Consider the role of bacteriophages: Transformation does not involve bacteriophages, which are viruses that transfer DNA between bacteria in a process called transduction.
Clarify the replication process: Transformation is not related to the replication of bacterial DNA during cell division, which is a separate process of DNA duplication.
Identify the correct statement: Based on the understanding of transformation, the statement that accurately describes it is 'Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA from the environment by a bacterial cell.'
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