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Title: Describe the three mechanisms by which horizontal gene transfer occurs in Post by: rjf0401 on Apr 19, 2015 bacteria. Explain why these are not examples of reproduction and why these processes are beneficial to bacteria
Conjugation Direct cell to cell F plasmid needed Donor is F + Recipient is F- Gram-negative Sex pilus Single strand plasmid Transformation Griffifth Uptake of DNA from surroundings Transduction Via virus vector Phages Lytic and Lysogenic cycles |