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Transformation

Transformation is one of three basic mechanisms for genetic exchange in bacteria. Transformation may be either a natural process — that is, one that has evolved in certain bacteria — or it may be an artificial process whereby the recipient cells are forced to take up DNA by a physical, chemical, or enzymatic treatment. In both cases, exogenous DNA (DNA that is outside the host cell), is taken into a recipient cell where it is incorporated into the recipient genome , changing the genetic makeup of the bacterium.

Natural Transformation

Natural transformation is a physiological process that is genetically encoded in a wide range of bacteria. Most bacteria must ...

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