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The trait giving bacteria antibiotic resistance has become common, giving bacteria with the trait a selective advantage.

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Which type of adaptation develops quickly in bacteria that are antibiotic resistant?

Phenotypic adaptation


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Is it true cells containing a plasmid with an antibiotic resistance gene will die in the presence of the antibiotic?

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How can specialized transduction contribute to the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in a bacterial population?

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True or false cells containing a plasmid with an antibiotic resistance gene will die in the presence of the antibiotic?

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What type of adaptation develops quickly in bacteria that are antibiotic resistant?

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