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Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

How do we describe transformation in bacteria?

How do we describe transformation in bacteria?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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Transformation in bacteria is described as a mechanism of horizontal gene transfer, where genetic information is exchanged between organisms without the need for reproduction. It is a process driven either by natural competence, where bacteria possess innate mechanisms for DNA uptake, or by artificial induction, using laboratory techniques like chemical treatment or electroporation. The process allows bacteria to adapt and evolve by acquiring beneficial genes from their environment.

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