Widespread and prolonged use of an antibiotic leads to emergence of drug resistant strains because antibiotics: A. Induce mutation in the bacteria B. Promote conjugation among bacteria C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially D. All of the above

Question

Question Answer

🔍

🖊️Ask a Question

Electrical Engineering

Question Answer

Widespread and prolonged use of an antibiotic leads to emergence of drug resistant strains because antibiotics: A. Induce mutation in the bacteria B. Promote conjugation among bacteria C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially D. All of the above

by trupti chikram asked Jul 24, 2021 0 views

Widespread and prolonged use of an antibiotic leads
to emergence of drug resistant strains because
antibiotics:
A. Induce mutation in the bacteria
B. Promote conjugation among bacteria
C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially
D. All of the above

1 Answer

Related questions

by trupti chikram asked Jul 24, 2021 0 views

The following strategy will promote rather than curb emergence of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms: A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics B. Prefer a narrow spectrum antibiotic to a broad spectrum one if both are equally effective C. Prefer short and intensive courses of antibiotics D. Use antibiotic combinations for prolonged therapy

The following strategy will promote rather than curb emergence of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms: A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics B. Prefer a narrow spectrum ... Prefer short and intensive courses of antibiotics D. Use antibiotic combinations for prolonged therapy
Answer : A. Whenever possible use broad spectrum antibiotics...

View solution

0 like 0 dislike

1 answer

by trupti chikram asked Jul 24, 2021 0 views

Antimicrobial drug combinations are aimed at achieving the following except: A. Faster and more complete elimination of the infecting organism B. Treat infection when nature and sensitivity of the infecting organism is not definite C. Prevent emergence of resistant strains D. Prevent superinfection

Antimicrobial drug combinations are aimed at achieving the following except: A. Faster and more complete elimination of the infecting organism B. Treat infection when nature and sensitivity of the infecting organism is not definite C. Prevent emergence of resistant strains D. Prevent superinfection
Answer : D. Prevent superinfection...

View solution

0 like 0 dislike

1 answer

by trupti chikram asked Jul 25, 2021 0 views

Use of artemisinin derivatives is restricted to treatment of multidrug resistant falciparum malaria because: A. Wide spread use for all cases of malaria may foster development of resistant strains B. They are not active against P.vivax C. They are more toxic than quinine D. All of the above are correct

Use of artemisinin derivatives is restricted to treatment of multidrug resistant falciparum malaria because: A. Wide spread use for all cases of malaria may foster development of resistant strains B. They are not ... P.vivax C. They are more toxic than quinine D. All of the above are correct
Answer : A. Wide spread use for all cases of malaria may foster development of resistant strain...

View solution

0 like 0 dislike

1 answer

by trupti chikram asked Jul 24, 2021 1 view

The most important mechanism of concurrent acquisition of multidrug resistance among bacteria is: A. Mutation B. Conjugation C. Transduction D. Transformation

The most important mechanism of concurrent acquisition of multidrug resistance among bacteria is: A. Mutation B. Conjugation C. Transduction D. Transformation
Answer : B. Conjugation...

View solution

0 like 0 dislike

1 answer

by trupti chikram asked Jul 24, 2021 1 view

Aminoglycoside antibiotics exert the following action(s) on sensitive bacteria: A. Induce synthesis of defective proteins B. Make bacterial cell membrane more leaky C. Augment their own carrier mediated entry into the bacteria D. All of the above

Aminoglycoside antibiotics exert the following action(s) on sensitive bacteria: A. Induce synthesis of defective proteins B. Make bacterial cell membrane more leaky C. Augment their own carrier mediated entry into the bacteria D. All of the above
Answer : D. All of the above...

View solution

0 like 0 dislike

1 answer

trupti chikram · Answer 1 · 2021-07-24T20:51:06+0000

by trupti chikram answered Jul 24, 2021

C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially

Widespread and prolonged use of an antibiotic leads to emergence of drug resistant strains because antibiotics: A. Induce mutation in the bacteria B. Promote conjugation among bacteria C. Allow resistant strains to propagate preferentially D. All of the above

Please log in or register to add a comment.

1 Answer

Please log in or register to add a comment.

Related questions