Scientists Are Concerned That Bacteria Will Be Resistant to All

question 34

Essay

Scientists are concerned that bacteria will be resistant to all antibiotics within the next decade.Using your knowledge of genetics,describe how bacterial populations can develop drug resistance in such a short time frame.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, that plays a role in the process of hearing.

Vestibule

An entryway or small foyer leading into a larger space, or the central part of the ear connecting the cochlea and semicircular canals.

Cochlear Duct

A spiral-shaped cavity in the cochlea of the inner ear, filled with endolymph fluid, crucial for converting sound vibrations into neural signals.