Are transformation and transduction the same process?
A)Yes; they both involve the acquisition of viral genes.
B)No; only transformation passes on genes for pathogenicity.
C)Yes; both processes transfer specific gene products to a specific bacterium.
D)No; although both involve gene transfer the sources of the genetic material differ.

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Transformation and transduction are not the same process. Transformation involves the uptake of naked DNA from the extracellular environment, while transduction involves the transfer of genetic material via a bacteriophage (a virus that infects bacteria). Although both processes involve gene transfer, the sources of the genetic material differ.

Are Transformation and Transduction the Same Process