A) It is observed in Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
B) Bacteria should be in state of competence.
C) Transfer of DNA by a bacteriophagp takes place.
D) Packaging of both host and phage DNA takes place.
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Transduction is a type of sexual reproduction in bacteria whether it be Gram positive or Gram negative bacteria. It is a process by which DNA is transferred from one bacterium to another by a virus (bacteriophage)involves degradation of host DNA by phage enzymes. B-cell synthesises new phages that incorporate phage DNA and some host DNA also. For transduction to take place, there is no need for the host cell (bacteria) to be component.
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