Multiple choice

A phage sensitive strain of E. coli is grown in the environment containig DNA from phage resistant bacteria. After incubation, the sensitive strain becomes resistant. Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for this event?

  1. Transduction

  2. Transformation

  3. Conjugation

  4. Replication

  5. Translation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Transformation is genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the direct uptake, incorporation and expression of exogenous genetic material (exogenous DNA) from its surroundings and taken up through the cell membrane(s).

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