Which of the following best explains why transduction is more effective than transfection for long-term studies?

• A. Transduction uses less DNA than transfection.
• B. Transduction is less specific than transfection.
• C. Transduction is faster and more efficient than transfection.
• D. Transduction integrates DNA into the host genome, allowing for long-term expression and inheritance.

Answer: (D)