Which of the Following Statements About Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about antibiotic resistance in bacteria is FALSE?

• A)Antibiotic use is not a factor in antibiotic resistance.
• B)Bacteria can only pass resistant genes on to their progeny.
• C)Resistant genes arise naturally in bacteria.
• D)Bacteria can share resistant genes with other bacteria.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

A financial metric that shows how much profit a company generates from its core business operations, excluding expenses from interest and taxes.

Absorption Costing

An accounting practice that includes the total manufacturing costs, which are direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead (both variable and fixed), in the valuation of a product.

Net Operating Income

A financial metric representing a company's income after operating expenses but before interest and taxes.

Absorption Costing

A bookkeeping approach that incorporates all production expenses—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead—into the product's cost.