Recombination Is Defined as The

question 10

Multiple Choice

Recombination is defined as the:

• A)change of the bacterial genotypes through the exchange of DNA from one cell to another.
• B)internal change in the original nucleotide sequence of a gene or genes within an organism's genome.
• C)process by which genetic elements such as plasmids and transposons excise from one genomic location and insert into another.
• D)uptake of free DNA from the environment and recombination with the recipient's homologous DNA.

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