Penicillin is an antibiotic that was discovered in 1928. Today, many species of bacteria have acquired resistance to penicillin. This adaptation occurred as the result of

A) mutualism.

B) symbiosis.

C) genetic mutation.

D) divergent evolution.

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Sabrina Lin

26 March, 23:31

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Taryn Villarreal · Answer 1

It's genetic mutation, Darwin found out that changes in the DNA made bacteria resistant to certain drugs

Elianna Huber · Answer 2

I think it is D) maybe

Penicillin is an antibiotic that was discovered in 1928. Today, many species of bacteria have acquired resistance to penicillin. This adaptation occurred as the result ofA) mutualism.B) symbiosis.C) genetic mutation.D) divergent evolution.