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Distinguish between bacterial transformation and transduction.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Bacterial Transformation**: - Bacterial transformation is the process by which bacteria take up free DNA from their environment and incorporate it into their own genome. This can lead to genetic changes in the bacteria. 2. **Definition of Transduction**: - Transduction is a process where bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) transfer genetic material from one bacterium to another. This occurs when a virus infects a bacterium and accidentally incorporates bacterial DNA into its own viral genome. ...
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