Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 8 - Gene Transfer and Genetic Engineering - Explorations On The Web - Page 241: 2

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Asexual reproduction of bacteria enables them to reproduce by splitting that creates genetically identical clones. The process is called binary fission. The other ways for bacteria to engage in gene transfer are through transduction, transformation and conjugation.

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Asexual reproduction of bacteria enables them to reproduce by splitting that creates genetically identical clones. The process is called binary fission. The other ways for bacteria to engage in gene transfer are through transduction, transformation and conjugation.
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