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Bacterial Transformation

Bacterial transformation

Uptake and incorporation of extracellular DNA by a competent bacterial cell.

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Some bacteria can take up loose DNA from their surroundings and, in some cases, use it.

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TopicMicrobiology & Immunity

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ProcessHorizontal Gene transferincludes
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Horizontal Gene transfer · ProcessINCLUDES →Bacterial Transformation · Process

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Bacterial Transformation.

textbookStructure of Prokaryotes: Bacteria and ArchaeaOpenStax Biology 2e
Research Claims

Transformation is one route of horizontal gene transfer. Artificial transformation protocols used in biotechnology are related applications but do not describe every natural uptake mechanism.