Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 21, Protists and Fungi - 21.2 - Protist Structure and Function - 21.2 Assessment - Page 609: 2b

Answer

In conjugation, two organisms exchange genetic material, which creates genetic diversity

Work Step by Step

In conjugation, two organisms exchange genetic material, which creates genetic diversity. Genetic diversity is key for different species so that a given disease cannot kill the entire species.
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