When bacterial cells exchange genetic information via a pilus, giving new traits to the recipient cell, this is an example of which characteristic of life? A. Evolution B. Reproduction C. Reproduction and metabolism D. Reproduction and evolution E. Evolution and metabolism F. Metabolism
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The question describes a process where bacterial cells exchange genetic information through a pilus, which results in the recipient cell gaining new traits. This process is known as conjugation, a form of horizontal gene transfer. Show more…
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