Question

select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

most prokaryotes reproduce through choose an answer, which produces choose an answer cells. during choose an answer, two prokaryotes attach to one another and exchange choose an answer.

Explanation:

Identify primary prokaryotic reproduction

Using the Prokaryotic Reproduction and Binary Fission knowledge points
Most prokaryotes reproduce asexually through binary fission, which replicates a single cell into two genetically identical daughter cells.

Analyze bacterial gene transfer

Using the Bacterial Conjugation knowledge point
During conjugation, two prokaryotic cells temporarily join together and directly transfer genetic material (DNA/plasmids) to one another.

Answer:

Most prokaryotes reproduce through <blank>binary fission</blank>, which produces <blank>identical</blank> cells. During <blank>conjugation</blank>, two prokaryotes join close to one another and exchange <blank>genetic material</blank>.