A mutation in E. coli results in the loss of both restriction endonucleases and modification enzymes. Would you expect any difference in the frequency of gene transfer via transduction FROM Salmonella INTO this E. coli strain?

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The loss of restriction endonucleases in the recipient E. coli would prevent the breakdown of incoming viral DNA, and the absence of modification enzymes would mean the E. coli cannot differentiate between its own DNA and the viral DNA. This would likely result in an increased frequency of successful gene transfer via transduction, as the defense mechanisms against foreign DNA are compromised.

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