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What does conjugation do?

"Conjugation" can refer to a few different things depending on the context. Here are a few possibilities:

1. Conjugation in Grammar:

* Verb Conjugation: This is the process of changing the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, number, and mood. For example, the verb "to walk" can be conjugated as follows:

* I walk

* You walk

* He/She/It walks

* We walk

* You walk

* They walk

* Conjugation of Adjectives: Some languages conjugate adjectives to agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, or case.

2. Conjugation in Biology:

* Bacterial Conjugation: This is a process where bacteria transfer genetic material (DNA) directly from one bacterium to another through a pilus, a bridge-like structure. This is a form of horizontal gene transfer, which plays a role in bacterial evolution and antibiotic resistance.

3. Conjugation in Chemistry:

* Conjugation in Organic Chemistry: This refers to the alternating sequence of single and multiple bonds in a molecule. Conjugation can delocalize electrons, affecting the molecule's properties like stability and color.

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