MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding bacterial genetic transmission?
    		 

    A

    		 Bacterial conjugation is an example of vertical gene transmission.

    B

    		 Bacterial conjugation creates direct connections between cells for transfer of genetic information.

    C

    		 Antibiotic resistance is a direct consequence of gene transfer between bacteria.

    D

    		 Typically plasmids are transferred between bacteria during bacterial conjugation.



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