Question

Which of the following may be a reason for the development of resistance to antibiotics?

• A. Mutation in the pathogen
• B. Very effective antibiotic
• C. Very weak pathogen
• D. Can never happen

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Mutation in the pathogen

• Pathogens often develop resistance to existing antibiotics so that newer antibiotics are required to be produced.

• The resistance is produced due to the development of copious mucilage, Alternation of the cell membrane of bacteria which prevents antibiotic entry and mutation in the pathogen.