Transfer of drug resistance in Staphylococcus is by
Correct Answer: Transduction
Description: Beta-lactamase(penicillinase) inactivates penicillin by splitting beta-lactam ring. Penicillinase is an inducible enzyme and its production is usually controlled by plasmids which are transmitted by transduction or conjugation.
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