Microbial Resistance Resulting from Mutation Occurs Because ______

question 27

Multiple Choice

Microbial resistance resulting from mutation occurs because ______.

• A) bacterial genomes undergo mutation rapidly
• B) bacterial genomes undergo mutation often
• C) short generation times accumulate mutations in populations
• D) mutations are passed between organisms
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, where an individual either confronts the stressor or avoids it.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hormones, body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is crucial for emotion processing, particularly fear and pleasure, influencing both emotional responses and memory formation.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and viewing behavior as an evolutionarily adaptive trait.