Why is conjugation in bacteria not considered to be sexual reproduction?

Question

Conjugation is a form of binary fission, which is asexual reproduction.
Cell division occurs, but no DNA is shared.
It can occur between different species.
DNA is shared, but no new organisms are produced.

its D.

Answer 1

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Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells by direct cell-to-cell contact or by a bridge-like connection between two cells.