Q175 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Zoology

By all of the following ways bacteria become resistant to antibiotic except

A
making enzymes that inactivate the drug
B
becoming impermeable to the drug
C
modifying the target of the drug
Correct answer
D
moving away from the drug.

Solution

Bacteria become resistant to antibiotic by either producing enzymes or forming impermeable capsule and modifying the target of the drug.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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