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1. which method involves a virus transferring genetic material into a target cell?

a. translocation
b. transformation
c. transduction
d. bacterial conjugation
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Translocation is about chromosome rearrangement, not virus - mediated gene transfer.
• Option B: Transformation is when bacteria take up free DNA from the environment, no virus involved.
• Option C: Transduction is the process where a virus (bacteriophage) transfers genetic material from one bacterium to another (target cell).
• Option D: Bacterial conjugation is direct transfer of DNA between bacteria through a pilus, no virus.

Answer:

C. Transduction