Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Way

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be considered a way to fight bacterial resistance?

• A) creating molecules without antibiotic activity that can compete and bind antibiotic-resistance enzymes
• B) increase the amount of antibiotics in our foods to prevent food-borne infection
• C) alter the structure of antibiotics to sterically hinder the binding of antibiotic-resistance enzymes
• D) link different antibiotics together, forming hybrid antibiotics with dual action and targets
• E) administer antibiotics more prudently when possible

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