Question
Write a brief note on conjugation.

Answer

Conjugation is the temporary union of the two individuals of the same species. During their union both individuals, called the conjugants exchange certain amount of nuclear material (DNA) and then get separated. Conjugation is common among ciliates,
e.g. Paramecium, Vorticella and bacteria (Prokaryotes).

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