Conjugation differs from reproduction because conjugation
A)replicates DNA.
B)transfers DNA vertically,to new cells.
C)transfers DNA horizontally,to nearby cells without those cells undergoing replication.
D)transcribes DNA to RNA.
E)copies RNA to make DNA.

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Conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer, where genetic material is transferred between two related but independent cells without both cells undergoing replication or reproduction. This differs from reproduction, which is a process by which organisms generate offspring or new individuals of the same species, through sexual or asexual means. Option A, D, and E do not accurately describe the process of conjugation. Option B refers to vertical gene transfer, where genetic material is passed down from parent to offspring during reproduction, which is not relevant to the process of conjugation.

Conjugation Differs from Reproduction Because Conjugation