Antibiotic Resistance Resulting from Altered Cellular Physiologic Structure Caused by Changes

question 6

Multiple Choice

Antibiotic resistance resulting from altered cellular physiologic structure caused by changes in a microorganism's usual genetic makeup is known as __________ resistance.

• A)intrinsic
• B)inherent
• C)acquired
• D)environmentally mediated

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Definitions:

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