Why Is the Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Happening

question 88

Multiple Choice

Why is the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria happening so quickly?

• A) because of overuse of antibiotics in humans
• B) because bacteria can reproduce so quickly
• C) because any use of antibiotics will select for resistant bacteria
• D) because of overuse of antibiotics in livestock
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed plus variable costs) divided by the quantity of output produced.

AFC

Average Fixed Cost, which is the fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced; a measure of economies of scale.

AVC

Average Variable Cost is the per-unit variable cost of production, which changes with the level of output.

Average Variable Cost

The cost per unit of output that varies directly with the volume of production, excluding fixed costs.