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Bacterial Genetic transfer through viruses is called
(a)Sexduction.
(b)Transduction.
(c)Conjugation.
(d)Transformation.

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Important Questions on Biological Classification
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Find out the correct combination based on the methods of genetic material exchange which occur in bacteria.
A) | F-plasmid passes from donor cell to recipient cell | Retaining of the copy of genetic material by the donor |
B) | Uptake of DNA fragments from the surrounding environment | Acquiring new characters by the recipient cell |
C) | Production of genetically identical cells | Transformation |
D) | Transfer of genetic material through bacteriophages | Transduction |

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Match the organism with its use in biotechnology.
(a) | Bacillus thuringiensis | (i) | Cloning vector |
(b) | Thermus aquaticus | (ii) | Construction of first rDNA molecule |
(c) | Agrobacterium tumefaciens | (iii) | DNA polymerase |
(d) | Salmonella typhimurium | (iv) | Cry proteins |

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Statement In ciliates, conjugation restores the vigour and vitality which are lost due to chromosomal imbalance in the macronuclei due to repeated amitotic divisions.
Reason Conjugation is temporary union of senile ciliates belonging to same mating types. It often prevents exchange of nuclear material.

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