Question

The genetic information needed for a cell to participate in conjugation resides in the DNA of a cell’s _____. Select one:

Answer 1

Answer:

F plasmid.

Explanation:

Conjugation may be defined as the transfer of the genetic material from one bacterial cell to the another cell by the direct surface contact. This illustrate the phenomena of the horizontal gene transfer.

The plasmid is the extra chromosomal DNA present in the bacteria and can replicate independently of the chromosomal DNA. F plasmid or fertility plasmid is generally transfer during the conjugation process from F negative cells to F positive cells.

Thus, the correct answer is option (c).