Bacteria undergo mitosis and meiosis in order to reproduce and increase genetic recombination.
(a)-true
(b)-false

The correct answer is (b)-False

Explanation:

Bacteria do not undergo meiosis or mitosis to reproduce and increase its genetic recombination. To increase their genetic recombination bacteria take the help of horizontal gene transfer through which it gets the genetic material of another bacteria. This new gene helps bacteria to survive in the challenging environment.

Bacteria divide through binary fission in which one cell of bacteria divides into two equal daughter cell each having its genetic material because genetic material of parent cell segregate equally into both the cell.  

Therefore bacteria do not undergo meiosis or mitosis.