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What is Arthur Henrici known for?

Scientists sequenced a number of antibiotic-resistance genes in soil samples. Five genes presented a 100% sequence match with antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria isolated from a clinical setting. Which of the following answers provides the best explanation for the observed results? 

Bacteria are able to avoid self-destruction by antibiotics through a number of protective mechanisms. Streptomyces have evolved a way to _____ 

Gonorrhea is an emerging superbug because it developed resistance to which of the following antibiotic(s)?

Macrolide, lincosamide, and streptogramin B antibiotics bind to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. What is the consequence of 23S rRNA methylation?

The migration of antibiotic resistance genes between their natural reservoirs and humans/farm animals is mediated by? 

Which of the following designation represents bacteria that are sensitive to antibiotics? Check all that apply.

What biochemical modification of antibiotics increases steric hindrance as a result of which the antibiotic loses its ability to recognize targets and the MIC increases?

Bacteria that grow in biofilms are ________ resistant to antibiotics than their planktonic counterparts.

What is TRUE regarding preventing a heat-related illness?