Natural Selection Has Fueled the Rise in MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus

question 27

Multiple Choice

Natural selection has fueled the rise in MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection by

• A) enabling people to use a greater variety of antibiotic drugs to fight the infection.
• B) inactivating a greater variety of antibiotic drugs.
• C) enabling certain bacterial variants to survive in the presence of many antibiotic drugs.
• D) killing all bacteria exposed to antibiotics, including helpful ones.
• E) creating bacterial strains that can resist multiple antibiotic drugs.

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Definitions:

Socialization

this is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their social positions.

Resocialization

The process by which individuals undergo significant change in their patterns of behavior, beliefs, and values, often through deliberate interventions like training or therapy.

Trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable, honest, and deserving of trust.

Ideal Members

Members of a group or team who perfectly embody the desired characteristics, skills, and behaviors beneficial for achieving group objectives.