The Development of Penicillin-Resistant Bacteria Represents an Example of ____

question 5

Multiple Choice

The development of penicillin-resistant bacteria represents an example of ____.

• A) punctuated equilibrium
• B) speciation
• C) genetic drift
• D) microevolution
• E) mutation

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Definitions:

Own Wealth

The total value of all financial and non-financial assets owned by an individual or entity, minus any liabilities.

Pure Monopolist

A sole provider of a unique product or service with no close substitutes, giving them significant control over pricing.

Economies of Scale

A condition where the average costs of production fall as the output level increases, leading to a more efficient production process.

Horizontal Demand

Refers to a market situation in which the demand for a product or service is not sensitive to changes in its price, often illustrated as a horizontal line on a demand curve graph.