Which of the following is false about conjugation?
Correct answer: D. Both B and C
- A. It forms a bridge between two bacterial cells
- B. It involves transport of genetic material via vectors
- C. It is a form of sexual reproduction
- D. Both B and C
Explanation
The answer is Both B and C.Bacterial conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer, which is the transfer of genetic material between unrelated cells. It does not involve the formation of a bridge between two cells, and it is not a form of sexual reproduction.
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