Question

Transfer of genetic information through transduction involves

• A. Conjugation
• B. Bacteriophage released from the donor cell
• C. Another bacterium
• D. Physical contact between donor and recipient strains

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bacteriophage released from the donor cell

The process in which (genetic material is carried by some external agency) bacteriophage are involved in the transfer of genetic information in bacteria is called as transduction. It is a type of horizontal gene transfer mechanism. The other two types of horizontal gene transfer mechanism involve conjugation and transformation.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Bacteriophage released from the donor cell.'