Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Process by Which

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a process by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

A) bacteria reproduce slowly, allowing mutation to become widespread in a population.
B) some bacteria produce exotoxins that breakdown antibiotics, rendering them nonfunctional.
C) conjugation spreads antibiotic resistance genes rapidly in a population.
D) antibiotics cause mutation in bacteria, making them resistant.