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State three ways in which bacteria transfer genetic material.
State three ways in which bacteria transfer genetic material.
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Bacteria transfer genetic material through: 1. Conjugation: Transfer of plasmids between bacteria via direct cell-to-cell contact. 2. Transformation: Uptake of free DNA from the environment by a bacterium. 3. Transduction: Transfer of genetic material between bacteria by bacteriophages.
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