Question

warm up: think back to all youve done to learn about the evolution of bacteria and the spread of antibiotic - resistant bacteria in this unit. from what youve learned, what are your biggest takeaways? 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Explanation:

Bacteria evolve through genetic mutations and horizontal gene - transfer. Antibiotic overuse accelerates the spread of antibiotic - resistant bacteria. This has implications for public health and the need for responsible antibiotic use.

Answer:

1. Bacteria evolve via mutations and gene - transfer.
2. Antibiotic overuse promotes resistance.
3. Resistance has public - health implications.
4. Need for proper antibiotic stewardship.
5. Evolution is a continuous process in bacteria.
6. Horizontal gene - transfer aids in rapid adaptation.
7. Resistance can spread across different bacterial species.