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Conjugation was first discovered in

A
Salmonella
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Streptococus
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C
Bacillus subtilis
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D
E. coli
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Solution

The correct option is B E. coli
Pili are elongated, hollow appendage, made of a special protein, pilin and are found in Gram-negative bacteria only such as E. coli and Salmonella. Pili is a bridge like structure between two cells for the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another i.e., conjugation. It was demonstrated by the Lederberg and Tatum in the strain of E. coli, Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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