Which of the Following Human Activities Has Contributed to an Increase

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following human activities has contributed to an increase in the number of bacteria having R plasmids?

• A)increased carcinogen exposure from excessive fossil fuel burning
• B)improper use of restriction enzymes in research and medical facilities
• C)heavy use of antibiotics in medicine and in agriculture
• D)nitrogen fixation by genetically engineered plants

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