Conjugation is method of sexual reproduction in Bacteria in which F+ bacteria transfer genetic material to F- bacteria by a conjugation tube .
Bacteria reproduce only asexually. This results in the new individual being genetically identical to its parent. ANSWER well bacteria to can reproduce by making conjugtion so we cant say tht they remain identical i think its protista which reproduce asexually
Some bacteria may at times undergo a form of sexual reproduction Added: Because bacteria that undergo conjugation have a statistically better chance of obtaining a beneficial genetic variation from another bacteria that could help them to survive and reproduce in the less than ideal conditions.