Question

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the transfer of dna via bacteriophages is

Explanation:

Identify the mechanism of horizontal gene transfer

The question asks for the term describing the transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another via a virus (bacteriophage).

Recall the definition of transduction

Transduction is the process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector. In bacterial genetics, this specifically refers to bacteriophage-mediated DNA transfer.

Answer:

The transfer of DNA via bacteriophages is <blank>transduction</blank>.