Multiple choice

Which of the following bacterial gene transfer mechanisms transfer(s) the greatest amount of information?

  1. Transformation

  2. Transduction

  3. Conjugation

  4. Transformation and transduction

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The greatest amount of genetic information is transferred during conjugation because actual physical contact occurs in this process. It makes it possible to transfer large DNA sequences.