The Development and Spread of a New Gene for Antibiotic-Resistance

question 87

Multiple Choice

The development and spread of a new gene for antibiotic-resistance in a population of bacteria that are exposed to that antibiotic would mean that trait is a(n) _____.

• A) disruptive trait
• B) consistent phenotype
• C) swapped gene
• D) stabilizing trait
• E) adaptation

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, holding the consumer's level of utility constant.

Price

The fiscal amount needed for the acquisition of a product or service.

Delphiniums

A genus of flowering plants known for their tall spikes of colorful flowers, commonly found in gardens.

Perfect Substitutes

Goods or services that can be used in exactly the same way and to the same extent, where one can completely replace the other in consumption.