A Negative Structural Mutation in the NorA Gene in Staphylococcus

question 17

Multiple Choice

A negative structural mutation in the norA gene in Staphylococcus aureus could have which of the following effects?

• A) decreased protein synthesis
• B) increased bacterial conjugation
• C) decreased drug resistance
• D) increased uptake of beta-lactams
• E) decreased rate of clonal division

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