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Explain the process of recombination in bacteria?
Recombination in bacteria involves the exchange of genetic material between different bacterial strains, leading to genetic diversity and potential antibiotic resistance.
What is the role of bacteriophages in bacterial transmission?
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, often leading to the transfer of bacterial genetic material and contributing to bacterial evolution and diversity.
Describe the relationship between microbial growth and metabolism in the context of nutrition?
Microbial growth and metabolism are closely related to nutrition, as microorganisms require specific nutrients to support their metabolic activities and sustain growth and reproduction.
What is the process by which genetic material is transferred from one bacterium to another through direct contact?
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What is the term for a virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium?
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What is the process by which a virus transfers genetic material from one bacterium to another?
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