Which of the Following Statements About Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about antibiotic resistance in bacteria is NOT true?

• A) Antibiotic resistance cannot be conferred by conjugation as conjugation only affects the fertility of bacteria.
• B) The antibiotic resistance gene can be transmitted to bacteria via transformation or transduction.
• C) Environments where antibiotics are frequently used such as hospitals are under higher risk of giving rise to bacteria with antibiotic resistance.
• D) Antibiotic resistance often originates from the microbes that produce antibiotics for their own survival.
• E) The plasmid containing the antibiotic resistance gene can pass the gene to genetically unrelated bacteria.

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