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:

Balance Sheet

A business statement that consolidates the assets, debts, and shareholder equity of a company at a certain point.

Net Income

The amount of profit left after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed to shareholders as dividends but retained by the company for reinvestment or to pay off debt.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A trial balance that reflects all adjustments made to the general ledger accounts, ensuring the debits equal the credits prior to preparing financial statements.