When Bacterial Cells Exchange Genetic Information by Passing Plasmids from One

question 13

Multiple Choice

When bacterial cells exchange genetic information by passing plasmids from one cell to another,a ____________ forms between the cells and is a passageway through which the DNA is exchanged.

• A) conjugation bridge
• B) contraction bridge
• C) flagellar whip
• D) binary bridge

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