EP CAMPBELL BIO.FOCUS-MOD.MASTER.(18WK)
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Chapter 24.3, Problem 3CC
In a rapidly changing environment, which bacterial population would likely be more successful, one that includes individuals capable of conjugation or one that does not? Explain.
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EP CAMPBELL BIO.FOCUS-MOD.MASTER.(18WK)
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