Do bacteria perform binary fission or conjugation?

Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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Bacteria primarily reproduce through binary fission, an asexual process in which a single bacterial cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Conjugation, on the other hand, is a horizontal gene transfer process that allows bacteria to exchange genetic material with other bacteria. While binary fission is the main method of reproduction, conjugation plays a key role in genetic diversity by enabling the transfer of genes between bacteria.

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