When DNA or genetic information is passed between bacteria (and bacteria take up this material from their surrounding environment), this process is referred to as:
A)transmutation.
B)transferration.
C)transformation.
D)translation.
E)transcription.

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This process of genetic exchange between bacteria is known as transformation. Bacteria can take up free-floating DNA from their surroundings and incorporate it into their own genome. This can lead to genetic diversity and evolution within bacterial populations. Transmutation refers to a change in the genetic makeup of an organism due to a spontaneous mutation, while transferration, translation, and transcription do not refer to the transfer of genetic material between bacteria.

When DNA or Genetic Information Is Passed Between Bacteria (And