What is natural selection?
Natural Selection- Antibiotics

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
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What are antibiotics?
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Antibiotics are medications used to kill bacteria or inhibit their growth, helping to treat bacterial infections.
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What is antibiotic resistance?
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Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use of antibiotics, making the drugs less effective.
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How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
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Bacteria can become resistant through mutations or by acquiring resistance genes from other bacteria.
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Why is it important to complete the full course of antibiotics?
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Completing the full course helps ensure all bacteria are killed, reducing the risk of developing antibiotic resistance.
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What is the role of mutations in antibiotic resistance?
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Mutations can lead to changes in bacteria that allow them to survive despite the presence of antibiotics.
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What is the impact of antibiotic resistance on public health?
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Antibiotic resistance can lead to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality.
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