Question

Why might bacteria that undergo conjugation be better able to survive in unfavorable conditions?

Answer 1

bacteria that undergo conjugation are better able to survive when conditions become less than ideal because they are connected by a pilus and have a greater chance of getting favorable genes from both parents to survive. antibiotic resistance occurs because of a genetic mutation.

Answer 2

ANSWER:-

When conditions become less than ideal because they are connected by a pilus and have a greater chance of getting favorable genes from both parents to survive. antibiotic resistance occurs because of a genetic mutation.