Exam Prep for Genetics | Channels for Pearson+

Skip to main content

My Courses

AI Tools Channels Home

Working with Microorganisms

5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses / Working with Microorganisms / Problem 4

Lateral gene transfer contributes to bacterial antibiotic resistance by:

A

increasing the death rate in bacteria

B

introducing resistance genes from other bacteria

C

decreasing the rate of bacterial growth

D

increasing the effectiveness of antibiotics on bacteria

Learn this concept