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Why is an exonuclease required for transformation of a naturally competent cell? Why is an exonuclease...

Why is an exonuclease required for transformation of a naturally competent cell? Why is an exonuclease NOT required for successful HGT via conjugation?

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1. Exonuclease breaks the DNA fragments, which are most effective, and separates them which can be further used for production of required proteins which will help survival even in normal cells which are competent.

2. HGT(horizontal gene transfer) via conjugation is a kindoff reproduction method in bacteria. It requires transfer of genetic material from one to another so it doesn't require exonuclease because no specific gene is required to be transferred.

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