How does transformation differ from conjugation?
A) Transformation takes up DNA from the environment.
B) Transformation requires only fresh DNA be used.
C) Transformation involves a pilus.
D) Transformation can only exchange DNA between bacteria of the same species.
E) Transformation requires DNA to be on a plasmid.
Answer: A
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