A Leading Factor in the Development of Bacterial Resistance Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

A leading factor in the development of bacterial resistance is the ability of the bacteria to undergo:

• A)Mutation.
• B)Colonization.
• C)Replication.
• D)Conjugation.

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