When two strains of bacteria with genotypes ABcd and abCD are grown together in the lab, a small number of bacteria with the genotype ABCD eventually arise.How does this likely occur?
A) Heterosis
B) Hybrid vigor
C) Conjugation
D) Meiosis
E) Variable expressivity

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Conjugation is the process by which bacteria exchange genetic material. In this case, it is likely that the ABcd strain passed on its genetic material for the CD portion to the abCD strain, resulting in the ABCD genotype.

When Two Strains of Bacteria with Genotypes ABcd and AbCD