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Biology Chapter 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Virulent | Describes a microorganism that causes disease and that is highly infectious; strictly, refers only to viruses that reproduce by the lytic cycle. |
| Transformation | The transfer of genetic material in the form of DNA fragments from one cell to another or from one organism to another. |
| Bacteriophage | A virus that infects bacteria. |