Which of the following is NOT a step in transformation?
A) Donor cell DNA binds to a receptor site on the recipient cell.
B) DNA fragments pair with homologous regions of the recipient cell chromosome.
C) The donor cell lyses, releasing pieces of its chromosome into the environment.
D) DNA recombines with the recipient cell chromosome.
E) Both strands of the donor cell DNA are degraded.

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Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA from the environment by a recipient cell. The steps include the binding of donor DNA to the recipient cell, pairing with homologous regions, and recombination. The lysis of the donor cell to release DNA into the environment is also a part of the process. However, not both strands of the donor DNA are degraded; typically, one strand is degraded while the other is taken up by the recipient cell.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Step in Transformation