Generalized transduction occurs when a bacteriophage inadvertently packages the wrong material into one of its newly-formed protein coats.While the source of this material may vary,it is always:
A)protein.
B)mRNA.
C)DNA.
D)tRNA.
E)miRNA.

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Generalized transduction involves the transfer of DNA between bacteria, and the only option that represents genetic material capable of carrying information between bacteria is DNA. The other options are not capable of transferring genetic information between bacteria.

Generalized Transduction Occurs When a Bacteriophage Inadvertently Packages the Wrong