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In bacteria, which of the following mechanisms primarily contributes to genetic variation?

Q: Answer-In bacteria, which of the following mechanisms primarily contributes to genetic variation?

Bacterial conjugation involves the direct transfer of DNA usually plasmids between bacteria through a pilus, promoting genetic diversity. Key Points Involves F plasmids and sex pili. Increases antibiotic resistance spread.

A Binary fission

B Chemotaxis

C Osmotic lysis

D Conjugation

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