A bacteriophage transfers DNA of the previous host to the current host.This is an example of
A)Conjugation
B)Generalized transduction
C)Specialized transduction
D)Creation of an Hfr cell
E)None of the choices are correct

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Generalized transduction is the process in which a bacteriophage accidentally packages a random piece of the host DNA instead of its own genome. This DNA can then be transferred to a new host during infection, leading to genetic recombination. This differs from specialized transduction, in which specific genes are transferred, and conjugation, which involves the transfer of DNA between bacterial cells through direct contact. The creation of an Hfr cell involves the integration of the F plasmid into the bacterial chromosome, allowing for the transfer of chromosomal DNA during conjugation. None of the choices apply in this case.

A Bacteriophage Transfers DNA of the Previous Host to the Current