Drug-Resistant Populations of Microbes Arise When

question 6

Multiple Choice

Drug-resistant populations of microbes arise when

• A) exposure to drugs selectively kills sensitive cells, allowing overgrowth of resistant cells.
• B) exposure to drugs causes mutations that produce resistance.
• C) resistant cells become numerous in a population due to their greater vigor.
• D) the patient becomes immune to the drug.
• E) synergy between medications occurs.

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