Some Bacteria Are Resistant to Erythromycin as a Result of Mutation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Some bacteria are resistant to erythromycin as a result of mutation of their ribosomal RNA. What type of resistance does this represent?

• A) alteration of the target of the drug
• B) inactivation of the drug
• C) change in the permeability of the drug
• D) overproduction of an enzyme in a key metabolic pathway
• E) removal of the drug via a pump

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