50. Viral transduction is the process by which viruses carry bacterial DNA from one bacterial cell to another. In what way does this process play a role in bacterial evolution?

A.
By making the bacterial cell more resistant to predators
B.
By directly creating new species of bacteria
C.
By increasing genetic variation of the bacteria
D.
By selecting for viruses better able to infect bacteria
Biology
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Biology Problem Set 7 Year:2024 Question No:50

Answer:

C

Knowledge points:

7.6 Evidence of Evolution

Solution:

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