Which of the Following Statements About Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about antibiotic resistance in bacteria is FALSE?

• A) Antibiotic use is not a factor in antibiotic resistance.
• B) Some bacteria are becoming resistant to all known antibiotics.
• C) Resistant genes arise naturally in bacteria.
• D) Bacteria can share resistant genes with other bacteria.

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