Multiple Choice
A researcher is studying a specific strain of bacteria. In one of her cultures, she notices that the bacteria are antibiotic-resistant. As there are no genes in the chromosome that could confer antibiotic-resistance in these bacteria, the researcher assumes this is the result of a spontaneous mutation. What is another possible explanation?
A) A gene conferring antibiotic resistance is present on ribosomes.
B) A gene conferring antibiotic resistance is present on peptidoglycans.
C) A gene conferring antibiotic resistance is present on plasmids.
D) A gene conferring antibiotic resistance is present on mitochondria.
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