Question

Mutations in certain genes of bacteria cause them to be resistant to powerful antibiotics. what type of mutation is this for the bacteria?

Answer 1

Answer;

-Antibiotic resistance.

Explanation;

-Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a microorganism to withstand the effects of an antibiotic.

-Antibiotic resistance evolves naturally via natural selection through random mutation, but it could also be engineered by applying an evolutionary stress on a population. Once such a gene is generated, bacteria can then transfer the genetic information in a horizontal fashion (between individuals) by plasmid exchange.

-Antibiotic resistance is a consequence of evolution via natural selection. The antibiotic action is an environmental pressure; those bacteria which have a mutation allowing them to survive will live on to reproduce. They will then pass this trait to their offspring, which will be a fully resistant generation.

Answer 2

This type of mutation is called antibiotic resistance. It is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication previously used to treat them. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.