Genetic recombination in bacteria can occur through:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Conjugation
- B. Transformation
- C. Transduction
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Bacteria increase their genetic diversity through three recombination techniques: transduction, transformation and conjugation.
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