Question

Describe the mechanisms of genetics recombination in bacteria with suitable diagrams.

31 Jan 2026
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Word Count : 263
Genetic recombination in bacteria is a process by which genetic material is exchanged, leading to new combinations of genes. This contributes to bacterial diversity and adaptation. There are three main mechanisms of genetic recombination in bacteria: transformation, transduction, and conjugation. Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA fragments from the environment by a competent bacterial cell. The DNA fragment can integrate into the bacterial chromosome through homologous recombination. For example, in *Streptococcus pneumoniae*, DNA from a
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