This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteria, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Method of bacterial gene transfer where viruses play role: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Transduction, B. Conjugation, C. Translation, D. Transformation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. (a) TransductionRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed./ 61, 63* Transduction: transfer of genetic material from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage.* Bacteriophages are viruses that parasites bacteria and consist of a nucleic acid core and a protein coat.', 'role': 'assistant'}]