A) DNA from one bacterial cell is transferred to another bacterial cell using a bacteriophage.
B) Mutants that are auxotrophic for one nutrient can be converted to prototrophs when mixed with mutants that are auxotrophic for another nutrient.
C) A pilus is synthesised and DNA is transferred from one bacterium across the conjugation tube to the recipient bacterium.
D) Both [a] and [b]
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Option [a] describes transduction; option [b] describes how auxotrophic mutants can be rescued by mating with other bacteria.You need to login to perform this action.
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