Acquired Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms Include

question 10

Multiple Choice

Acquired antibiotic resistance mechanisms include:

• A)efflux mechanisms.
• B)acquisition of new targets.
• C)modification of existing antibiotic targets.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Divest

The process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments as a strategic move for a company.

Newly Merged Firm

A company that has recently combined with another entity in a merger, pooling their resources, operations, and strategies to form a single, larger organization.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Synergistic Gains

The enhanced value created by the combination of two or more companies or assets, beyond what they could achieve independently.