Question 13

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In the following simplified diagram, three mechanisms for the horizontal transfer of virulence genes to an avirulent bacterium are depicted. Indicate which mechanism (A to C) corresponds to conjugation, transduction, and transformation, respectively. Your answer would be a three-letter string composed of letters A to C only, e.g. CAB.
In the following simplified diagram, three mechanisms for the horizontal transfer of virulence genes to an avirulent bacterium are depicted. Indicate which mechanism (A to C) corresponds to conjugation, transduction, and transformation, respectively. Your answer would be a three-letter string composed of letters A to C only, e.g. CAB.

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In natural transformation (A), naked DN...

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