Which Characteristic of Bacteria Permits Them to Develop Antibiotic Resistance

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of bacteria permits them to develop antibiotic resistance?

• A) They have a cell wall composed of a polysaccharide molecule called peptidoglycan.
• B) Some species of bacteria are surrounded by a gelatinous covering called a capsule.
• C) Bacteria lack a membrane-enclosed nucleus.
• D) Bacteria contain small loops of DNA called plasmids which can transfer from one cell to another.

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