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The most important source of variability in bacteria is mutation.

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Mutation produces genetic variation very rapidly in prokaryotes (bacteria) and viruses due to their short generation spans.

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Conjugation, transformation, transduction and transposons

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Q: What are the sources of genetic variation in bacteria and humans?
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