In the experiment performed by Lederberg and Tatum bacteria of different genotypes had to be mixed together to obtain genetic transfer. However, Davis performed the experiment in a slightly different manner by separating cells with a filter incapable of allowing bacteria to pass. What possibility did the experiment by Davis exclude that could have occurred by the protocol used by Lederberg and Tatum?
A) transformation
B) conjugation
C) generalized transduction
D) specialized transduction

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The Answer of In the experiment performed by Lederberg and Tatum bacteria of different genotypes had to be mixed together to obtain genetic transfer. However, Davis performed the experiment in a slightly different manner by separating cells with a filter incapable of allowing bacteria to pass. What possibility did the experiment by Davis exclude that could have occurred by the protocol used by Lederberg and Tatum?
A) transformation
B) conjugation
C) generalized transduction
D) specialized transduction

In the Experiment Performed by Lederberg and Tatum Bacteria of Different