Question

put the sequence for antibiotic resistance in order: 1. selective pressure encourages the bacteria to reproduce 2. bacteria mutate and develop beneficial traits. 3. bacteria reproduce 4. bacteria become resistant 4, 1, 2, 3 3, 1, 4, 2 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 1, 3

Explanation:

Bacteria first mutate to develop beneficial traits. Selective pressure then encourages their reproduction. As they reproduce, they become resistant.

Answer:

2, 1, 3, 4 (none of the provided options are correct)