A Bacterium That is Transformed

Question

A bacterium that is transformed:
A)cannot form a conjugation pilus
B)has acquired naked DNA from the environment
C)will probably die within 48 hours
D)if injected,it always will result in the death of a mouse

Accepted Answer

Transformation is a process in which bacteria take up DNA from their environment, usually from other dead or lysed bacterial cells. This DNA can then become integrated into the genome of the recipient bacterium, altering its genetic makeup. Therefore, Option B is the correct choice as it accurately defines the process of bacterial transformation. The other options are not relevant to transformation, as they describe features or outcomes unrelated to the process.