Question
What term is used to describe the process in bacteria
where cells are transformed genetically by absorbing genetic material released during the rupture of other bacteria?Solution
The process is called transformation. It occurs when bacteria take up free-floating DNA released from other bacteria, often due to the rupture (lysis) of those bacterial cells. This can lead to the acquisition of new genetic traits, including antibiotic resistance or virulence factors.
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