Question

Why is genetic recombination important for bacteria?

Answer 1

Genetic recombination:

1. Genetic recombination is the process where the segment of the dividing chromosome is replaced with another chromosome during the cell division process.
2. The recombination process helps to create variations in the gene.
3. Due to this, bacterial recombination enables bacteria to build resistance to antibiotics.
4. It also helps to develop resistance to other factors that might be detrimental to the bacterial cell.