Question

Which statements 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 obtained its DNA directly 

(d) Bacteria obtained DNA from other external scurce

Answer 1

Correct option (a) Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus 

Explanation

Transduction involves the picking up of DNA by baciedophaEe from one bacterial cell and carrying it to another where, the DNA fragment may get incorporated into the bacterial host's genome.