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Which of the following refers to the uptake of naked DNA from the surrounding environment?a. Conjugationb. generalized transductionc. specialized transductiond. transformation
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Conjugation involves the transfer of DNA between two bacterial cells through a physical connection called a pilus. b. Generalized transduction occurs when a bacteriophage (a virus that infects bacteria) accidentally packages bacterial DNA instead of its own and Show more…
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