Some Genetic Recombination in Bacteria Occurs as a Result of Fragments

question 35

Multiple Choice

Some genetic recombination in bacteria occurs as a result of fragments of DNA being carried from one cell to another by viruses. This process is called

• A) conjugation.
• B) plasmid synthesis.
• C) transformation.
• D) viral busing.
• E) transduction.

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