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Genetic variation occurs in all organisms. Bacteria that cause ear infections, for example, are genetically similar and produce the same effect, but some variations may exist such that some of the bacteria might be resistant to antibiotics, while others are not.

Which of the following would increase the antibiotic resistant bacterial populations?
A.
newer and better antibiotics
B.
contracting multiple diseases simultaneously
C.
using a warm-air humidifier
D.
an overusage of antibiotics
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Answer: D

Explanation: The more antibiotics are used the more the bacteria is exposed to the antibiotics. This helps the bacteria get used to the antibiotics becoming immune.

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