Conjugation At Biology Glossary

What is it? The establishment of a bridge between a donor and a recipient cell and the transfer of DNA from one cell to the other. Conjugation is mediated by certain plasmids and transposons. Conjugation requires direct contact between the donor and recipient cells.

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