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Bacterial Transformation

16. Microbial Genetics / Bacterial Transformation / Problem 3

In the mechanism of bacterial transformation, what is the significance of homologous recombination?

A

It allows the bacterial cell to replicate faster.

B

It ensures the degradation of foreign DNA.

C

It facilitates the integration of foreign DNA into the host genome.

D

It prevents the uptake of DNA from the environment.

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