Biology

Question

30. Gene transfer results in genetic variation in bacteria and leads to spread of antibiotic

resistance genes.

Which of the following mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer is most likely responsible

for the spread of antibiotic resistance genes?

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1.

Conjugation

Generalised transduction

Transformation

Specialised transduction

Answer

Conjugation

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Conjugation is the most likely mechanism responsible for the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria. This is because it is the only mechanism that involves direct...