Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Process by Which

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a process by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

• A) bacteria reproduce slowly, allowing mutation to become widespread in a population.
• B) some bacteria produce exotoxins that breakdown antibiotics, rendering them nonfunctional.
• C) conjugation spreads antibiotic resistance genes rapidly in a population.
• D) antibiotics cause mutation in bacteria, making them resistant.

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