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What is bacterial transformation? a. The transformation of a bacterium occurs during replication. b. It is the transformation of a bacterium into a pathogenic form. c. Transformation of bacteria involves changes in its chromosome. d. Transformation is a process in which external DNA is taken up by a cell, thereby changing morphology and physiology.

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Description: What is bacterial transformation? a. The transformation of a bacterium occurs during replication. b. It is the transformation of a bacterium into a pathogenic form. c. Transformation of bacteria involves changes in its chromosome. d. Transformation is a process in which external DNA is taken up by a cell, thereby changing morphology and physiology.

   What is bacterial transformation?
a. The transformation of a bacterium occurs during replication.
b. It is the transformation of a bacterium into a pathogenic form.
c. Transformation of bacteria involves changes in its chromosome.
d. Transformation is a process in which external DNA is taken up by a cell, thereby changing morphology and physiology.

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What is bacterial transformation? a. The transformation of a bacterium occurs during replication. b. It is the transformation of a bacterium into a pathogenic form. c. Transformation of bacteria involves changes in its chromosome. d. Transformation is a process in which external DNA is taken up by a cell, thereby changing morphology and physiology.

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Bacterial Transformation

Bacterial transformation is the process by which a bacterium takes up external DNA from its environment, potentially incorporating new genetic information into its genome. This process can lead to changes in the bacterium’s characteristics, including its morphology and physiology.

External DNA Uptake

The uptake of DNA from the surrounding environment is a key mechanism for genetic change in bacteria. This process, sometimes facilitated by the bacterium entering a state of competence, allows the bacterium to acquire new traits that may enhance its adaptability or survival.

Phenotypic Change

When bacteria incorporate external DNA through transformation, they may undergo phenotypic changes. These changes can affect various aspects of the bacterium's function, such as its metabolism, pathogenicity, or environmental adaptability, thereby altering its overall physiology and morphology.

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