Bacterial Populations Have Been Exposed to an Antibiotic and Have

question 24

Essay

Bacterial populations have been exposed to an antibiotic and have developed resistance to the antibiotic over time. Briefly explain how this is an example of one of the following: stabilizing selection, directional selection, or disruptive selection? Explain your reasoning.

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