How is generalized transduction different from specialized transduction?
a. Generalized transduction is initiated by a lysogenic bacteriophage; specialized transduction is initiated by a lytic phage.
b. Only one specific host gene is transferred in both specialized transduction and generalized transduction.
c. Specialized transduction uses animal viruses instead of bacteriophage.
d. Generalized transduction is initiated during lytic cycle of a virulent bacteriophage; specialized transduction is initiated during the lysogenic cycle of a temperate bacteriophage.
Answer: d. Generalized transduction is initiated during lytic cycle of a virulent bacteriophage; specialized transduction is initiated during the lysogenic cycle of a temperate bacteriophage.
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