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What is passed on the the offspring (kids) of the antibiotic resistant bacteria?

bacteria gene


gene for resistance

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Answer:

bacteria gene

Step-by-step explanation:

By undergoing a simple mating process called "conjugation," bacteria can transfer genetic material, including genes encoding resistance to antibiotics (found on plasmids and transposons) from one bacterium to another. Viruses are another mechanism for passing resistance traits between bacteria

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Bacteria gene is correct
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