Place the steps involved in the process of bacterial transformation in the correct order.

A. Donor cell DNA binds to a receptor site on the recipient cell.

B. One strand of the donor cell DNA is degraded.

C. Transformed DNA pairs with homologous region on the recipient cell chromosome.

D. Transformed DNA recombines with the recipient cell chromosome.

E. Donor cell lyses, releasing pieces of its chromosome into the environment.

(A) Donor cell lyses, releasing pieces of its chromosome into the environment.

(b) Donor cell DNA binds to a receptor site on the recipient cell.

(c) One strand of the donor cell DNA is degraded.

(d) Transformed DNA pairs with homologous region on the recipient cell chromosome.

(E) Transformed DNA recombines with the recipient cell chromosome.

Explanation:

Process of bacteria transformation

This is a process of gene transfer that occurs in an horizontal manner; means by which some bacteria take up foreign genetic material from the environment. Such bacteria are usually termed as competent cells and can be used in artificial selection processes.

E-A-B-C-D

Explanation:

The steps involved in the process of bacterial transformation in the correct order are;

E. Donor cell lyses, releasing pieces of its chromosome into the environment.

A. Donor cell DNA binds to a receptor site on the recipient cell.

B. One strand of the donor cell DNA is degraded.

C. Transformed DNA pairs with homologous region on the recipient cell chromosome.

D. Transformed DNA recombines with the recipient cell chromosome.