Transposons would allow bacterial cells to diversify their genetic material to allow for CRISPR to better help an individual cell defend itself against a broader spectrum of viral infections.
1. Bacteria DNA is usually a lot longer than human DNA.
2. Bacteriophages are able to enter a cell by attaching to proteins embedded in a cell’s membrane.
3. Bacteriapahges can commence replication immediately or remain dormant for extended periods of time.
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