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Which statement is correct for bacterial transduction?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: A
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Bacterial Transduction
	**Related Topics**: Horizontal Gene Transfer, Bacteriophages, Conjugation, Transformation
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of bacterial genetics and mechanisms of genetic exchange.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks for the correct definition of bacterial transduction.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. **Recall definition:** Transduction is a process of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria mediated by bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria).
	2. **Analyze options:**
		- Option A aligns with the definition of transduction, accurately describing gene transfer through a virus.
		- Option B describes conjugation, which involves direct contact between bacteria.
		- Option C and D are too broad and don't specifically describe transduction.
	3. **Select correct answer:** Based on the definition, option A is the correct answer.
	
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] ✓: Correct. Transduction is defined as the transfer of bacterial DNA via a virus (bacteriophage).
[B] :x: Incorrect. Conjugation involves direct cell-to-cell contact and transfer of plasmids or other genetic material through a pilus.
[C] :x: Incorrect. While bacteria can acquire DNA directly, this is not transduction, this is transformation (direct uptake of DNA from the environment).
[D] :x: Incorrect. This is a general statement that could describe various mechanisms of DNA acquisition, but it does not specifically describe transduction.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing transduction with conjugation or transformation: Transduction is virus-mediated, conjugation is cell-to-cell contact, and transformation is direct DNA uptake from the environment.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Remember the 'trans' in transduction refers to 'transfer' and that the transfer is 'via a virus' (phage).

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

The correct Option is "Transfer of some genes from one bacteria to another bacteria through virus"

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

Transfer of genes from one bacteria to another bacteria by conjugation

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

Bacteria obtain DNA directly

K SURESH KUMAR · Answer

Bacteria obtain DNA from other external source

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