There are four steps in bacterial conjugation. the second step is missing in this list
.1. special sex pilus connects two cells.
2.
3. each cell makes a complementary dna strand.
4. the cells separate.
which is the missing step for the process of conjugation described?

2. The Fusion of cell membranes and transfer of single strand of plasmid DNA of donor cell.

Explanation:

When one bacterium transfers its genetic material through direct contact to others. The bacterium transfers its genetic material called donor cell and one serves it called recipient cell.

There are mainly four steps in this process-

1. Connecting sex pilus to recipient cell by donor cell.

2. The Fusion of cell membranes and transfer of single strand of DNA to the recipient cell.

3. Each bacterium cell makes a complementary DNA strand.

4. Both bacterium cells separates.

sexual reproduction produces offspring with novel combinations of genes. species that reproduce sexually must maintain two different types of individuals, males and females, which can limit the ability to colonize new habitats as both sexes must be present.