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This solution examines antibiotic resistance and the evolution of bacteria, explaining the steps involved and providing several useful resources to consult for further information.

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Evolution and Antibiotic Resistance

The first thing that is important to cover in a paper is that bacteria do not become resistant because people neglect to finish their antibiotics. The real reason for resistance is DNA mutations. Here is how it goes:
1. Bacteria have random mutations all the time. Some of those mutations make some bacteria resistant ...

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