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Question
Bacteria normally reproduce by fission, but two additional observations are made: some form spores during adverse conditions, while others transfer DNA between cells. Which interpretation is correct?
Explanation
Bacteria reproduce mainly by fission. Under unfavourable conditions, some produce spores, while a primitive type of sexual reproduction may occur through the transfer of DNA from one bacterial cell to another.
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