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': 'The mechanism of genetic transfer where a phage serves as a vehicle is - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Transformation, B. Translation, C. Conjugation, D. Lysogeny', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: TRANSFORMATION: it is the transfer of genetic information through the agency of free DNA REF:Ananthanarayan and Panicker's Textbook ofMicrobiology 8thEdition pg no:63", 'role': 'assistant'}]