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Even though mutations are relatively rare, they are still a concern in bacteria populations. Why?

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Mutations can provide resistance to antibiotics If we were to treat the bacterial population with that specific antibiotic, only the resistant bacteria will be able to multiply; the antibiotic selects for them. These bacteria can now increase in numbers and the end result is a population of mainly resistant bacteria.

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