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Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about genetic recombination.


involves the transfer of genetic material from one bacteria to another.

involves scraps of genetic material.

uses a virus to transmit genetic material.

uses a pilus to transmit genetic information.

introduces new genetic material to a bacterium.

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1. Conjugation — involves transfer of genetic material from one bacterium to another (direct cell-to-cell).
2. Transformation — involves uptake of scraps/naked DNA from the environment.
3. Transduction — uses a bacteriophage (virus) to transfer genetic material.
4. Conjugation — uses a sex pilus to transmit genetic information.
5. Plasmid — a plasmid can introduce new genetic material (e.g., resistance genes) into a bacterium.