A bacterial cell with which modification might be resistant to antibiotics such as methicillin?
A. the ability to spread through contact between people
B. the ability to contaminate surfaces in areas such as locker rooms
C. the ability to produce toxins that kill the human host
D. the ability to produce an enzyme that breaks down the antibiotic
E. the ability to cause skin infections such as pimples
Answer (1)
Bacterial cells can resist antibiotics like methicillin by producing enzymes that break down the drug. This is the key mechanism seen in resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Other factors mentioned do not directly confer antibiotic resistance. ;
