Question

Transduction was discovered by 'X' in 'Y'. Identify 'X' and 'Y' respectively:

Hint:

Remember: Transformation = Griffith, Conjugation = Lederberg & Tatum, Transduction = Lederberg & Zinder.
Identify the bacterium associated with each process.
Focus on the gene transfer mechanism for exams.

Answer 1

1. Transduction is the process of gene transfer mediated by bacteriophages.
2. Joshua Lederberg and Norton Zinder first demonstrated transduction in Salmonella typhimurium.
3. Therefore, the correct answer is (2) X-Lederberg and Zinder, Y-S. typhimurium.