Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.4 - Antibiotic Resistance - Check Your Progress - Page 166: 1

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The bacteria became resistant to antibiotic due to mutations in their genes when bacteria comes in contact with antibiotic and survive. The gene mutation of bacteria may allow them to ignore, destroy, and block antibiotics. They may also make the antibiotic attack targets.
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