One Behavior That Is Currently Being Examined in Terms of Development

question 75

Multiple Choice

One behavior that is currently being examined in terms of development of antibiotic resistant bacteria is prophylactic use of antibiotics on animals. Which of the following best describes this practice?

• A) treating ill farm animals with antibiotics
• B) testing new antibiotics on animals
• C) regular use of antibiotics to prevent animals from becoming sick
• D) utilizing bacteria from animals as rational drug design targets
• E) None of the above.

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