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Which term describes bacteria that have taken up foreign DNA through their cell membrane?

  • A Transgenic
  • B Recombinant
  • C Transformed
  • D Transfected

Correct answer: C. Transformed

Explanation: Transformed (bacteria): bacteria that have taken up and expressed foreign DNA. Transfected is the term used for eukaryotic cells.

Concept context

GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.

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