Question

Antibiotics are drugs used to kill bacteria. Some bacteria develop mutations that make them resistant to

antibiotics.
Which of the following BEST explains this mutation with respect to bacteria?

The mutation is a harmful mutation since many bacteria will be killed by antibiotics

The mutation has no effect since the bacteria cannot be targeted by an antibiotic.

The mutation is a helpful mutation since it helps bacteria to survive and reproduce.

The mutation is a helpful mutation since humans can survive longer.

Answer 1

The mutation is a helpful mutation since it helps bacteria to survive and reproduce.