Which means of genetic recombination in bacteria requires a direct link between donor and recipient cells?

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Conjugation requires a direct physical connection (e.g. sex pilus) between the donor and recipient cells, allowing for the transfer of genetic material. Transformation and transduction do not require this direct contact. Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction and does not involve genetic recombination.

Which Means of Genetic Recombination in Bacteria Requires a Direct