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Why is it important to finish ALL of an antibiotic, even if you feel better?

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If all of the infectious bacteria are not killed, the bacteria may continue to multiply. Some of these bacteria may have a mutation that makes them resistant to the antibiotic. This could cause resistant bacteria to spread.

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What is Over Reproduction?

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The practice of having large amounts of babies in the hopes that at least some will survive.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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The ability for bacteria to resist antibiotics.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A 2-name naming system based on genus and species.

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What is Non-Random Mating?

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A process where certain individuals are more likely to mate based on specific traits, such as dominance.

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What is Natural Selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is Mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence of an organism that can lead to new traits.

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What is Genetic Drift?

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A mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population.

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What is the role of antibiotics?

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Antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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What is the significance of genetic variation?

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Genetic variation is important for a population's ability to adapt to changing environments.