Which statement is correct for bacterial transduction?

Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus

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Transfer of genes from one bacteria to another bacteria by conjugation

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Bacteria obtained its DNA directly

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Bacteria obtained DNA from other external source

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Solution

The correct option is A Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus
Transduction is a transfer of genetic material from one strain to other via viral particles. The virus infects bacteria and released viral particles carry part of the bacterial genetic material which is then transferred to next host bacterium. Transformation is the process wherein one bacterium takes up the DNA present in the surrounding or any other external source. Conjugation is a transfer of genetic material between two bacterial strains via conjugation tube. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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