3. The evolution of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria is a serious public health problem. Here is a statement from the website drugs.com (https://www.drugs.com/cg/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria.html) regarding the issue: "When antibiotics are not used correctly, they may not kill all of the bacteria. The bacteria that an antibiotic does not kill can grow stronger." What is right and what is wrong with this statement? Briefly explain, and provide a revised statement that portrays the evolution of antibiotic resistance more accurately and effectively

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3. The evolution of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria is a serious public health problem. Here is a
statement from the website drugs.com (https://www.drugs.com/cg/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria.html) regarding the
issue: "When antibiotics are not used correctly, they may not kill all of the bacteria. The bacteria that an antibiotic
does not kill can grow stronger." What is right and what is wrong with this statement? Briefly explain, and
provide a revised statement that portrays the evolution of antibiotic resistance more accurately and
effectively
Transcribed Image Text:3. The evolution of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria is a serious public health problem. Here is a statement from the website drugs.com (https://www.drugs.com/cg/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria.html) regarding the issue: "When antibiotics are not used correctly, they may not kill all of the bacteria. The bacteria that an antibiotic does not kill can grow stronger." What is right and what is wrong with this statement? Briefly explain, and provide a revised statement that portrays the evolution of antibiotic resistance more accurately and effectively
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