This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'In staphylococci, plasmid encoding beta lactamase production is transmitted by - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Conjugation, B. Transduction, C. Transposan, D. Transformation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Transduction o Beta lactamases are encoded by plasmids that can be transferred with the help of bacteriophage, a process called transduction. Also know o Most common mechanism of acquisition of antibiotic resistance in staphylococcus --* Transduction o Most common mechanism of acquistion of antibiotic resistance in pneumococci and Neisseria -3 Transformation o Vancomycin resistance in enterococci and staphylococcus is mediated by conjugation.", 'role': 'assistant'}]