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An example of genetic recombination is shown in the diagram.

An example of genetic recombination is shown. 2 cells are connected but each have their own D N A. A structure is stretching from one cell to another.
Which type of bacterial reproduction is depicted in the diagram?
binary fission
transduction
conjugation
transformation

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Conjugation.

Explanation: The diagram shows a pilus/bridge connecting two bacteria and DNA being transferred directly from one cell to the other — the hallmark of bacterial conjugation (plasmid/F-factor transfer). Transformation is uptake of free DNA, transduction uses a bacteriophage, and binary fission is cell division.