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8090 [49]
2 years ago
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Prokaryotes can exchange genes with each other. True or False.​

Biology
1 answer:
makvit [3.9K]2 years ago
3 0

Given Question:

Can prokaryotes exchange genes with each other?

Answer: <u>True</u>

Explanation:

By the process of conjugation, their DNA is <u>transferred</u> from one prokaryote to another by means of a pilus, which brings the organisms into contact with one another. The DNA transferred can be in the form of a plasmid or as a hybrid, containing both plasmid and chromosomal DNA.

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