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Which one of the following terms is used to explain the acquisition of new genes in mammalian cells due to uptake of naked DNA ?

A

Transduction

B

Transformation

C

Transfection

D

Conjugation

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C
Transfection is the acquisition of new genes in mammalian cells due to uptake of naked DNA.
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