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Reproduction in Bacteria

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Which of the following involves the direct transfer of genetic material from one bacteria to another?

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Conjugation

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Transformation

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Transduction

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Lysogeny

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Solution

The correct option is A Conjugation
Conjugation is the transfer of genetic material from one bacteria to another through conjugation tube or sex pilus. Sex pilus is the connecting link between the donor and recipient bacterial cells. Conjugation is equivalent to the sexual reproduction.

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