In staphylococci, plasmid encoding beta lactamase production is transmitted by –
Correct Answer: Transduction
Description: 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.
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