Q. 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 obtain DNA directly
D) Bacteria obtain DNA from other external source
Explanation
Transduction involves the picking up of DNA by bacteriopage from one bacterial cell and carrying in to another where the DNA fragment may get incorporated into the bacterial host’s genome.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.