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In Biology / College | 2025-07-05

The process in which bacterial DNA is transferred from a donor cell to a recipient cell inside a bacteriophage is called
A) Conjugation
B) Transduction
C) Transformation
D) Transcription

Asked by aubslovespink

Answer (2)

The process of bacterial DNA transfer from a donor to a recipient cell via a bacteriophage is called Transduction . This is distinct from other processes like Conjugation and Transformation , which involve other methods of genetic exchange. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Transduction. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The process of bacterial DNA transfer via a bacteriophage is called Transduction . This can occur through generalized or specialized transduction, differentiating it from conjugation or transformation. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Transduction.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-29

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