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Which statement is correct for bacterial transduction?
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesJIPMERJIPMER 2014
Options:
  • A Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus
  • B Transfer of genes from one bacteria to another bacteria by conjugation
  • C Bacteria obtain DNA directly
  • D Bacteria obtain DNA from other external source
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus
Transduction involves the picking up of DNA by bacteriophage from one bacterial cell and carrying it to another where the DNA fragment may get incorporated into the bacterial host's genome.

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