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During conjugation, how much genetic material is transferred from a donor bacterium to recipient bacterium?

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Complete DNA
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Half DNA part
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A part of DNA
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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.

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