Genetic recombination in bacteria by the process called \"Transformation\" For e

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Genetic recombination in bacteria by the process called "Transformation"
For each statement about bacterial transformation, decide if the statement is true or false.

Select all that are True.
1. one can sometimes increase the frequency of transformation by using a technique called electroporation.
2. a segment of host bacterial DNA is encapsulated within a defective phage particle.

3.the DNA donor cell lives long and prospers.

4.the DNA donor cell must be in direct physical contact with the recipient cell.

5. plasmid DNA is transferred via a sex pilus.
6. a bacterial cell that can take up naked DNA is called "competent", and some species are more easily transformed than others.
7. a bacterial cell takes up naked DNA and incorporates it into its genome.

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one can sometimes increase the frequency of transformation by using a technique called electroporation.

a bacterial cell that can take up naked DNA is called "competent", and some species are more easily transformed than others.

a bacterial cell takes up naked DNA and incorporates it into its genome.

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