Phage DNA becomes integrated with bacterial chromosome as prophage which codes new characteristics is referred to as: (A) Transformation, (B) Phage conversion, (C) Conjugation, (D) Transduction
Answer is B. Transformation - acquires free DNA from the environment. Conjugation - Transfer between two bacteria by sex pilus. Transduction - DNA acquired by bacteria by virus and phage. Ref : Ananthanarayana textbook of Microbiology 9th edition Pgno : 59