How Can Bacterial Cells That Cannot Readily Pick Up DNA

question 14

Multiple Choice

How can bacterial cells that cannot readily pick up DNA molecules from their surroundings be forced to do so?

• A) by double crossing-over
• B) by crossing-over
• C) by artificial transformation
• D) by constriction

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