Bacteria have developed a "safe-sex" approach to gene exchange called __________ and __________.

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The process of restriction and modification is a "safe-sex" approach to gene exchange in bacteria. Restriction enzymes cleave foreign DNA, while modification methylates the host DNA to avoid self-destruction. This system prevents the entry of foreign DNA into the host genome, thereby protecting the bacterium from acquiring harmful genes.

Bacteria Have Developed a "Safe-Sex" Approach to Gene Exchange Called