Is It Possible to Prevent Bacteria from Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics

question 59

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to prevent bacteria from becoming resistant to antibiotics?

• A) Yes: If we give antibiotics properly, resistance will go away and not evolve again.
• B) No: Bacteria need to become resistant to anything that will kill them.
• C) No: However, by using antibiotics properly, we can slow the rate at which resistance appears.
• D) Yes: If we stop using antibiotics, the trait will disappear.

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