Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Bacteria lack alternation of generation because there is
A
neither syngamy nor reduction division
B
distinct chromosomes are absent
C
no conjugation
D
no exchange of genetic material.
Answer
neither syngamy nor reduction division
Explanation
Solution
In sexual reproduction, syngamy and meiotic division takes place but in bacteria, during sexual reproduction there is no formation of gametes hence no syngamy and reduction division occurs, bacteria lack alternation of generation. Conjugation and exchange of genetic material takes place in bacteria.