Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What conjugation process occurs between two bacterial cells?

Splitting
Swapping
Fusing
Exchanging

The correct answer is: Swapping

Bacteria undergo a process called conjugation where they transfer genetic material between cells. This allows them to increase genetic diversity and adapt to new environments more effectively. During conjugation, two bacterial cells come into contact, and one cell transfers a plasmid, a small circular piece of DNA, to the other cell. This process is known as swapping, which is the correct answer. Options A and C are incorrect because splitting and fusing do not involve the transfer of genetic material between cells. Option D is incorrect because exchanging implies a mutual transfer, while conjugation is a one-way transfer from one cell to another.