Question

Horizontal gene transfer can occur through several mechanisms. Why is this relevant to humans?

A. Bacteria can divide quickly using binary fission.
B. Bacteria can exchange genes for resistance to antibiotics in this way.
C. Viruses can infect bacteria, inserting their genetic material into the bacterial DNA.
D. Bacteria are never beneficial to humans.

Answer 1

B. Bacteria can exchange genes for resistance to antibiotics in this way.

Step-by-step explanation:

Even though conjugation requires cell-to-cell contact, it can occur between distantly related bacteria