DNA Can Be Introduced into Bacteria by a Mechanism Called

Question

DNA can be introduced into bacteria by a mechanism called
A)transcription.
B)ligation.
C)replication.
D)transformation.

Accepted Answer

The mechanism by which DNA is introduced into bacteria is called transformation. In this process, foreign DNA is taken up by the bacteria and incorporated into its own genome. Transcription is the process by which DNA is used to make RNA molecules, and replication is the process by which DNA is duplicated before cell division. Ligation is a laboratory technique used to join together DNA fragments.