Which of the following statements about transformation is correct?

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Which of the following statements about transformation is correct?

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Transformation is the process of introducing foreign DNA into bacterial cells. Correct Transformation can only occur naturally and cannot be induced. Transformation always requires viral vectors. Transformation prevents the replication of recombinant DNA.

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Transformation is a method used to introduce foreign DNA into bacterial cells, either naturally or through artificial methods like electroporation.

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