Plasmids That Have Genes That Decrease Bacterial Susceptibility to Antibiotics

question 56

Multiple Choice

Plasmids that have genes that decrease bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics are called __________ factors.

• A)col
• B)resistance
• C)virulence
• D)metabolic

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Definitions:

Target Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is focused and to whom the researcher wishes to generalize the study findings.

Systematic Bias

A consistent and predictable error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others.

Biased Sample

A sample that does not accurately reflect the population from which it was drawn, often due to overrepresentation or underrepresentation of certain groups.

Target Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is focused and to whom the results of the study are intended to be generalized.