Intrinsic Mechanisms of Resistance Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

Intrinsic mechanisms of resistance are:

• A) Those that inhibit protein synthesis and RNA transcription
• B) Those that a bacterium acquires through plasmids
• C) Also called inducible enzymes
• D) Innate characteristics of the bacterium and transmitted to progeny vertically

---

Definitions:

Economic Inefficiencies

Situations where resources are not used optimally according to consumer preferences, often leading to wasted resources or unmet demands.

Product Variety

Refers to the different types and variations of products available in a market or offered by a company.

Excess Capacity

A scenario where a firm’s production capability exceeds the demand for its product, often leading to inefficiency and increased costs.

Product Variation

The process of making slight adjustments to a product's features, design, or offerings to differentiate it from competitors’ products.