When Two Strains of Bacteria with Genotypes ABcd and AbCD

question 221

Multiple Choice

When two strains of bacteria with genotypes ABcd and abCD are grown together in the lab, a small number of bacteria with the genotype ABCD eventually arise.How does this likely occur?

• A) Heterosis
• B) Hybrid vigor
• C) Conjugation
• D) Meiosis
• E) Variable expressivity

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