In Plasmid Conjugation,DNA Is Transferred When

question 57

Multiple Choice

In plasmid conjugation,DNA is transferred when

• A) bacteriophages infect bacteria.
• B) foreign DNA fragments are inserted into the plasmid using multiple cloning sites.
• C) there is a horizontal gene transfer during the bacteria mating process.
• D) a dead bacterium releases DNA into the environment and it is obtained by another bacterium.

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