Question

1. patients forgetting to take their antibiotics are not the sole cause of antibiotic resistance. explain at least two other possible causes of the development of antibiotic - resistant bacteria.

Explanation:

1. Over - prescription: Doctors may prescribe antibiotics when not necessary, exposing bacteria to the drugs frequently and promoting resistance development.
2. Agricultural use: Antibiotics are used in livestock and crops to prevent and treat diseases. This widespread use in agriculture allows bacteria to develop resistance, which can then spread to humans through the food chain or environment.

Answer:

1. Over - prescription by doctors.
2. Widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture.