The Production of Antibiotics by Microbes Evolved So That

question 63

Multiple Choice

The production of antibiotics by microbes evolved so that

• A)bacteria and viruses could be eliminated.
• B)the growth of other organisms sharing their habitat was inhibited, thus giving them a selective advantage.
• C)certain environments can be protected from pathogenic bacteria.
• D)diseases could be cured.

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