JIPMER2014ZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
Which statement is correct for bacterial transduction?
Options
- ATransfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus
- BTransfer of genes from one bacteria to another bacteria by conjugation
- CBacteria obtain DNA directly
- DBacteria obtain DNA from other external source
Correct answer
A. Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus
Step-by-step solution
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.