This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: general microbiology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Transfer of a poion of the DNA from one bacterium to another by the bacteriophage is known as \nSelect and explain. \nA. Transformation, B. Mutation, C. Transduction, D. Conjugation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: In transduction, donor DNA is carried by a phage coat and is transferred into the recipient by the mechanism used for phage infection.Reference: Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology; 27th edition; Chapter 7; Microbial Genetics", 'role': 'assistant'}]