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The process by which DNA is transferred from one bacterium to another by a virus (bacteriophage). It plays a crucial role in bacterial genetic variation and evolution.
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Conjugation: A process where genetic material is transferred between bacterial cells through direct contact.
Transformation: The uptake and incorporation of free DNA from the environment into a bacterial cell.
Bacteriophage: A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria, playing a key role in transduction.