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
In Staphylococci, plasmids encoding beta-lactamase are transmitted by : 
Select and explain. 
A. Conjugation, B. Transduction, C. Transposon, D. Transformation
B: Transduction
Answer: B: Transduction 
Explanation: Beta-lactamase are encoded by plasmids that can be transferred with the help of bacteriophage (transduction) in staphylococci and by transformation in Pneumococci.