A Negative Structural Mutation in the NorA Gene in Staphylococcus

question 25

Multiple Choice

A negative structural mutation in the norA gene in Staphylococcus aureus could have the effect of

• A) decreased protein synthesis.
• B) increased bacterial conjugation.
• C) decreased drug resistance.
• D) increased uptake of beta-lactams.
• E) decreased rate of clonal division.

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