The Horizontal Transfer Process Known as Transduction

question 5

Multiple Choice

The horizontal transfer process known as transduction

• A) involves a virus.
• B) requires a cell to be ʺcompetent.ʺ
• C) involves a mutagen.
• D) requires a plasmid.
• E) requires a pilus.

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