During conjugation, how much genetic material is transferred from a donor bacterium to recipient bacterium?
A
Complete DNA
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B
Half DNA part
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C
A part of DNA
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D
Complete genophore
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Solution
The correct option is C A part of DNA Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material (plasmid) between bacterial cells by direct cell-to-cell contact or by a bridge-like connection between two cells. A part of DNA is transferred from donor bacterium to recipient bacterium.