Bacteria and protists both can undergo conjugation. Why is this process more complex in protists than in bacteria?

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Benek · Answer 1 · 2018-10-01T19:10:30+0000

Since protists are eukaryotes are eukaryotes, their chromosomes are contained inside a nucleus, which must break down then reform for conjugation to occur. Bacteria lack a nucleus, so division and exchange of genetic material is simpler.

Bacteria and protists both can undergo conjugation. Why is this process more complex in protists than in bacteria?

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