Question

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during the process of blank a competent bacterial cell may accept soluble dna from the surrounding environment.

Explanation:

Identify the mechanism of horizontal gene transfer

The uptake of free, soluble DNA from the surrounding environment by a competent bacterial cell is defined as transformation.

Verify the biological terms

• Conjugation requires direct cell-to-cell contact.
• Transduction is mediated by a bacteriophage.
• Transformation involves naked, soluble DNA and competent recipient cells.

Answer:

During the process of <blank>transformation</blank> a competent bacterial cell may accept soluble DNA from the surrounding environment.