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In which bacterial reproduction method does a bacteriophage is required?

A
Conjugation
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Transformation
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C
Binary fission
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D
Transduction
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Solution

The correct option is D Transduction
  • There are three methods of horizontal gene transfer technique.
  • Transformation is a horizontal gene transfer technique in which exogenous DNA segment is transferred into the host cell.
  • Transduction is another horizontal gene transfer technique in which genetic material is transferred into the host cell with the help of a bacteriophage.
  • Transcription is a process of synthesis of RNA from DNA molecule.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Transduction.'

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