Which bacterial process involves the direct transfer of DNA through a physical connection between two cells?
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Correct answer: Conjugation
Conjugation requires direct cell-to-cell contact, usually mediated by a sex pilus. DNA is transferred from a donor to a recipient cell through this physical connection.
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