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Other than passing genes from parents to offspring, bacteria are also capable of injecting their genes directly into other bacteria. Using complete sentences, explain how this speeds up the process of evolution in bacteria.

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Answer: By injecting their genes into other bacteria, the receiving bacteria immediately has their DNA instead of having to wait months to create new bacteria. By having new genes, bacteria can be stronger to fight off anything that could harm it.

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