Question

An act of fertilization in which genetic information is transferred between cells is called _____.

xternal fertilization
internal fertilization
conjugation
pollination

Answer 1

An act of fertilization in which genetic information is transferred between cells is called conjugation.

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.[1] This takes place through pilus

Answer 2

An act of fertilization in which genetic information is transferred between cells is called conjugation.

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Conjugation is the process by which one bacterium transfers genetic material to another through direct contact. During conjugation, one bacterium serves as the donor of the genetic material, and the other serves as the recipient.

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