How does transduction differ from transformation?

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Dr Birendra Kumar Mishra
Jan 3, 2017

DNA is transferred either from virus or environment.

Explanation:

  1. The bacterial genes are transferred from the help of virus. This virus mediated transfer is transduction.
  2. The bacterial DNA is transferred from the environment by the help of other bacteria. This environment mediated transfer of DNA in bacteria is called as transformation. Thank you
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