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Transfer of genetic material with the help of a virus is called

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Transference
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Transformation
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Transduction
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Solution

The correct option is A Transduction
  • In science, transference means the transfer of a patient's feelings to the therapist.
  • 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 virus.
  • Transcription is a process of synthesis of RNA from DNA molecule.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Transduction.'

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