Biological Classification Ques 74
74. Which statement is correct for bacterial transduction?
(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 obtains its DNA directly
(d) Bacteria obtains its DNA from other external source
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Transduction is virus mediated gene transfer in bacteria. Viral transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another is an example of horizontal gene transfer.
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