Bacterial Conjugation is an Example of _____

Question

Bacterial conjugation is an example of _____.
A)transduction
B)vertical gene transfer
C)horizontal gene transfer
D)bacterial transformation

Accepted Answer

Bacterial conjugation involves the transfer of genetic material (such as plasmids) between bacterial cells through direct physical contact. This is a form of horizontal gene transfer, where genetic material is passed between cells of the same generation, rather than vertically from parent to offspring. Transduction involves the transfer of genetic material through a virus, while bacterial transformation involves the uptake of DNA from the environment. Vertical gene transfer occurs when genetic material is passed from parent to offspring.