Question

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which best describes conjugation in bacteria?
a. bacteria inject dna into another cell.
b. bacteria switch to the lysogenic cycle.
c. bacteria transfer dna with a bacteriophage.
d. bacteria take dna from their environment.

Explanation:

Conjugation is a process where one bacterium transfers genetic material (DNA) to another bacterium. This transfer occurs through a direct connection (a conjugation bridge). Option A correctly describes this process. Option B is about the lysogenic cycle in viruses (not bacteria). Option C is about transduction (involving bacteriophages). Option D is about transformation (bacteria taking up DNA from the environment).

Answer:

A. Bacteria inject DNA into another cell.