What does bacterial transformation mean?

Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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Bacterial transformation is the process by which bacteria incorporate foreign genetic material, such as plasmid DNA, from their surroundings into their cells. This uptake of DNA allows the bacteria to acquire new genetic traits, such as antibiotic resistance or the ability to produce specific proteins. Transformation can occur naturally in certain bacteria or can be induced artificially in a laboratory setting. It is an essential technique in genetic engineering and molecular biology.

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