True or False: Can two different species of bacteria conduct bacterial conjugation? Responses True, as long as they have identical chromosomal DNA. True, as long as they have identical chromosomal DNA. True, as long as there is a plasmid to be transferred between them any bacteria can do it. True, as long as there is a plasmid to be transferred between them any bacteria can do it. False, they have different genus. False, they have different genus. False, the pilus would not form a hollow bridge since they are different species
True or False: Can two different species of bacteria conduct bacterial conjugation? Responses True, as long as they have identical chromosomal DNA. True, as long as they have identical chromosomal DNA. True, as long as there is a plasmid to be transferred between them any bacteria can do it. True, as long as there is a plasmid to be transferred between them any bacteria can do it. False, they have different genus. False, they have different genus. False, the pilus would not form a hollow bridge since they are different species
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The correct answer is True, as long as there is a plasmid to be transferred between them any bacteria can do it.
Explanation: Conjugation can occur between different bacterial species, provided they have a compatible plasmid that can be transferred. The presence of the plasmid is crucial because it contains the necessary genes for forming the pilus and initiating the DNA transfer. While there may be species-specific mechanisms that influence conjugation efficiency, it is not strictly limited to bacteria of the same genus or species.
For example, conjugative plasmids, such as F plasmids, can facilitate DNA transfer between different bacterial species under the right conditions. However, chromosomal DNA transfer is more complex and may have species-specific restrictions.
BNO Team