10 The transfer of DNA between bacterial cells through a cyt

10 .The transfer of DNA between bacterial cells through a cytoplasmic connection is called _____ .

(a) transformation

(b) conjugation

(c) transduction

Solution

Answer: b. conjugation

Reason:

The transfer of DNA between bacterial cells through a cytoplasmic connection often referred as sex pili used for horizontal gene transfer. Therefore, this type of gene transfer is a type of sexual reproduction in prokaryotes occurs for efficient gene transfer to obtain resistance to harsh environments, an evolutionary adaptation