After a Few Weeks of Using a New Antibiotic, You

question 32

Multiple Choice

After a few weeks of using a new antibiotic, you begin to experience stomach cramps and lethargy.Based on what you know about microbiomes, what would be a reasonable hypothesis to explain your discomfort?

• A) The bacteria living in your gut have become aerobic and can no longer survive in your intestines.
• B) The bacteria living in your gut have become pathogenic and are funneling nutrients from your cells.
• C) You have developed an allergy to the new medication.
• D) The bacterial species in your gut have formed a biofilm.
• E) The composition of bacterial species normally present in your intestines has changed and compromised your body's ability to function normally.

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