A Bacterium Is Found That Is Resistant to the Antibiotic

question 24

Multiple Choice

A bacterium is found that is resistant to the antibiotic gentamicin.The bacterium was isolated in a hospital where patients were routinely given gentamicin for a variety of infections.What was the pressure that selected for this resistant population?

• A) Presence of gentamicin in the environment.
• B) High mutation rate for the bacterium.
• C) Growth situation for the bacterium.
• D) Patients not receiving antibiotic provided source of bacteria.
• E) Tainted food.

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