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Transfer of genes between cells that are in physical contact with one another is known as transformation.

  • A.True
  • B.False

Answer: B

Correct answer: False

Transfer between cells in physical contact is conjugation, in which a pilus draws the cells together and DNA passes from donor to recipient. Transformation is the uptake of naked DNA from the surroundings and needs no donor cell present at all.

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