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Mutations in certain genes of bacteria cause them to be resistant to powerful antibiotics. What type of mutation is this for the bacteria?
A.
beneficial
B.
harmful
C.
neutral
D.
both beneficial and harmful

User AntG
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Answer:

A. beneficial

Step-by-step explanation:

it is beneficial for the bacteria because they will be able to survive in larger numbers and therefore they benefit in life. Hope this helps ^~^

User Denny
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Answer:

A- BENIFICIAL I TOOK THE TEST AND GOT IT RIGHT

Select the correct answer. Mutations in certain genes of bacteria cause them to be-example-1
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