"Specialized" transduction refers to the fact that

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Specialized transduction only transfers specific genes, which are usually located adjacent to the site where the prophage integrates into the bacterial chromosome. This occurs when the prophage exists in lysogenic state, and during the process of excision, the adjacent bacterial genes may be mistakenly included in the newly packaged prophage DNA, leading to their transfer to the recipient cell. Thus, only specific genes are transferred during specialized transduction.

"Specialized" Transduction Refers to the Fact That