Wof is the most likely explanation for multiple drug resistance to antibiotics that spreads from one type of bacteria to another
Correct Answer: Gene transfer
Description: Gene transfer (infectious resistance) The resistance causing gene is passed from one organism to the other; is called horizontal transfer of resistance. Rapid spread of resistance can occur by this mechanism and high level resistance to several antibiotics (multidrug resistance) can be acquired concurrently. Ref :- kd tripathi; pg num:-692
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