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Some R-plasmids carry genes for resistance to many antibiotics. This occurs naturally due to :

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Conjugation

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Transduction

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Transformation

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Transgenesis

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Solution

The correct option is A Conjugation
R plasmid provides resistance to bacterial cell against many antibiotics. An R plasmid is transferred from one bacterial cell to another by means of conjugation or horizontal gene transfer.
So, the correct answer is 'conjugation'

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