Evolution in Action: Antibiotic Resistance
Explore a modern and observable example of evolution by examining how bacterial populations can develop resistance to antibiotics.
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Explore a modern and observable example of evolution by examining how bacterial populations can develop resistance to antibiotics.
Key Questions
- Explain how antibiotic resistance in bacteria demonstrates natural selection.
- Analyse the steps that lead to a bacterial population becoming resistant to an antibiotic.
- Justify the importance of completing a full course of antibiotics using your understanding of evolution.
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