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What process occurs when

a virus transfers DNA from
one bacteria to another?
A. transformation
B. conjugation
C. transduction

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Question :

What process occurs when a virus transfers DNA from one bacteria to another?

  • A. transformation
  • B. conjugation
  • C. transduction

Answer :

  • C. Transduction

Explanation :

Transduction is the process in which a virus transfers DNA from one bacteria to another. These viruses are mainly called as bacteriophages. They infect bacterias to produce more viruses.

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Answer:

c) Transduction

Step-by-step explanation:

The process which occurs when a virus transfers DNA from one bacteria to another is known as transduction.

These can be done by few viruses like bacteriophages. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

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