Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance

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Science, Biology, Health Sciences

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance, often by producing proteins that block the antibiotic's entry into cells. This resistance is a result of natural selection, similar to how species evolve. The MRSA bacterium is highlighted as a prime example, having developed resistance to penicillin just four years after its mass production began.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the process of natural selection in the context of antibiotic resistance.

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In what way do antibiotics affect bacterial cells?

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