Question

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what is it called when bacteria take in dna from their environment?
a. conjugation
b. transduction
c. transcription
d. transformation

Explanation:

Transformation is when bacteria take in DNA from their environment. Conjugation involves direct cell - to - cell contact for DNA transfer. Transduction uses viruses to transfer DNA. Transcription is the process of making RNA from DNA within a cell, not taking in external DNA.

Answer:

D. Transformation