Which Means of Genetic Recombination in Bacteria Requires Direct Contact

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which means of genetic recombination in bacteria requires direct contact between donor and recipient cells?

• A) transformation
• B) transduction
• C) conjugation
• D) binary fission
• E) both transduction and conjugation

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