Microbial Resistance Resulting from Mutation Occurs Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

Microbial resistance resulting from mutation occurs because

• A)prokaryotic genomes undergo mutation rapidly.
• B)prokaryotic 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:

Platelets

Small, disk-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are crucial for clotting and wound healing processes.

Venules

Small vessels that transport blood from the capillaries to the veins, playing a key role in the circulatory system.

Atrioventricular Node

A part of the heart's electrical system situated between the atria and ventricles that regulates the timing of heart muscle contractions.