Can different species of bacteria conjugate?

Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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Yes, different species of bacteria can conjugate, especially if they share the same conjugative plasmid or if the plasmid involved has a broad host range. Horizontal gene transfer between species through conjugation is a major mechanism for spreading genes such as those for antibiotic resistance or virulence factors. Conjugation between different species contributes to genetic diversity and adaptation in microbial communities.

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