The process by which a bacterium acquires genes from a bacteriophage is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process by which a bacterium acquires genes from a bacteriophage is:
A. Mutation
B. Transduction
C. Transformation
D. Conjugation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Transduction is the transfer of bacterial DNA from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage. Generalized transduction occurs when phage accidentally packages host DNA; specialized transduction involves specific genes near the prophage integration site. Conjugation needs direct contact, transformation free DNA.

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