Why Can Microbial Resistance to Antibiotics and Other Drugs Be

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Essay

Why can microbial resistance to antibiotics and other drugs be considered a primarily genetic phenomenon?

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Definitions:

MyPlate Eating Plan

A nutritional guide published by the USDA, representing a plate that is divided into sections of approximately the recommended dietary portions of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy.

Monounsaturated Fats

Healthy fats found in foods like olive oil and avocados, known for lowering bad cholesterol levels and offering cardiovascular benefits.

Polyunsaturated Fats

A type of dietary fat found in foods like nuts, seeds, and fish; known for its potential heart health benefits.

Partially Hydrogenated

Refers to oils that have been processed to convert unsaturated fats into saturated fats, often increasing the shelf-life of food products but linked to health risks like heart disease.