The development and spread of a new gene for antibiotic-resistance in a population of bacteria that are exposed to that antibiotic would mean that trait is a(n)
A. disruptive trait
B. swapped gene
C. consistent phenotype
D. stabilizing trait
E. adaptation
Answer (1)
The new gene for antibiotic-resistance in bacteria indicates that the trait is an adaptation, enhancing survival in the presence of antibiotics. This process illustrates natural selection. The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a clear example of adaptation in action. ;
