Which of the Following Factors Will NOT Influence the Rate

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors will NOT influence the rate at which drug resistance can evolve in a population of bacteria?

• A) mutation rate
• B) the frequency of gene swapping with members of the same species
• C) the frequency of gene swapping with members of different species
• D) the frequency of reproduction
• E) the age of the host

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Definitions:

Selling Price Per Unit

The amount of money charged to the customer for one unit of a product or service.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior are valid.

Comparative Income Statements

Financial statements that present the revenues, expenses, and net incomes of a business for multiple periods side by side for comparison.