What did Lederberg and Tatum's 1946 experiment show?
A) That genetic exchange between bacterial cells is a bidirectional process
B) That viruses are required for genetic exchange between bacterial cells
C) That sexual recombination can occur between bacterial cells
D) That bacterial cells can be made to uptake bits of DNA from the environment
E) That genetic recombination in bacteria occurs at a very high rate

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Lederberg and Tatum's 1946 experiment demonstrated that sexual recombination can occur between bacterial cells, showing that bacteria can exchange genetic material through a process later known as conjugation.

What Did Lederberg and Tatum's 1946 Experiment Show