In conjugation, transformation, or transduction, the recipient bacteria is most likely to accept donor DNA
A) from any source.
B) from any species of bacteria.
C) from the same species of bacteria.
D) only through plasmids.
E) from any source AND only through plasmids.

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The recipient bacteria is most likely to accept donor DNA from the same species of bacteria, as they share similar DNA sequences and are more genetically similar, therefore more likely to successfully integrate the transferred DNA.

Answer: E
 The recipient bacteria can also only accept donor DNA through plasmids, as these circular pieces of DNA can be readily taken up and replicated by the recipient cell. Additionally, the recipient bacteria may accept donor DNA from any source if the DNA has a sequence with sufficient homology to their own DNA.

In Conjugation, Transformation, or Transduction, the Recipient Bacteria Is Most