Which of the following biological phenomenon involves a bacteriophage?

Transformation

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Translocation

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Conjugation

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Transduction

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Solution

The correct option is D Transduction
The method of transfection or transduction is used when there is the transfer of the gene into the cell with the help of virus or phage. The bacteriophage is the virus which attacks the bacterial cells. These viruses transfer the genetic material from one bacterium to the other during infection.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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