Steps of Transduction

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Phage injects its DNA through direct penetration

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Phage enzymes degrade host DNA

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Cell synthesizes new phages that incorporate phage DNA and mistakenly some host DNA

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Transducing phage injects donor DNA

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Donor DNA is incorporated into recipient’s chromosome by recombination