What Is One Reason Why Antibiotic Resistance Does Not Always

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why antibiotic resistance does not always disappear as quickly as one might expect after large-scale antibiotic use is ended?

• A) Compensatory mutations arise at other loci in resistant bacterial strains, which eliminate fitness costs associated with the resistant phenotype.
• B) Horizontal gene transfer occurs from other resistant bacterial strains.
• C) Alleles for antibiotic resistance confer no fitness costs.
• D) Alleles for antibiotic resistance confer no fitness benefits.

Describe how evolutionary theory relates to human motivation and behavior.

Understand the physiological components of emotion and how they are measured.

Appreciate gender differences in mate preferences and their evolutionary basis.

Explain the significance of achievement motivation and its impact on behavior.

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Definitions:

Punctuated Equilibrium Model

A theory in evolutionary biology that posits that species experience long periods of stability interrupted by brief phases of significant change.

Project Aristotle

An initiative by Google to study and define the characteristics that lead to highly successful teams.

Brainstorming

A method of generating creative ideas and solutions through spontaneous and free-flowing group discussion.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when working alone.