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How is genetic information exchanged in bacteria?
Great, thank you for explaining that! Is there anything else I should know about genetic exchange in bacteria?
One interesting point is that horizontal gene transfer can provide bacteria with new genetic traits that help them survive and thrive in different environments. For example, antibiotic resistance genes can be spread between bacteria through horizontal gene transfer, leading to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.