Which of the following is not true of conjugation?
A)Involves direct contact between cells
B)Transfers genes for drug resistance
C)Transfers genes for enzymes and adherence molecules
D)Transfers genes for a polysaccharide capsule
E)The donor retains a copy of the transferred genes

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Conjugation typically involves the transfer of genetic material such as drug resistance genes and adherence molecules that can improve the ability of a bacterium to colonize a host or survive in a particular environment. However, genes for a polysaccharide capsule are usually transferred through transformation or transduction, rather than conjugation.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Conjugation