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harperlynn:

Mutations in certain genes of bacteria cause them to be resistant to powerful antibiotics. What type of mutation is this for the bacteria? A. beneficial B. harmful C. neutral D. both beneficial and harmful

harperlynn:

@Aeon

dude:

If it helps the bacterium survive -> beneficial If it kills the bacterium -> harmful If it does nothing to its survival (only appearance change) -> neutral

harperlynn:

okay thanks so much

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