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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Definitions:

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food and beverages that are essential for growth, metabolism, and for maintaining life.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading to capillaries that regulate blood flow and pressure in the circulatory system.

Arterial Wall

The layered structure of an artery, consisting of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and endothelial cells, which maintain blood pressure and circulation.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body's vascular system, involved in the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.