2005-30) Change in species is described as a process that usually occurs over long periods of time. Yet, even though antibiotics have only been widely used for fifty years, scientists recognize the overuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic -resistar strains of bacteria. The reason this can occur in a relatively short span of time is that __ a. there are many different types of bacteria b. bacteria reproduc e rapidly c. travelers carry bacteria around the world d. bacteria are very small

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2005-30) Change in species is described as a process that usually occurs over long periods of time. Yet, even though antibiotics have only been widely used for fifty years, scientists recognize the overuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic -resistar strains of bacteria. The reason this can occur in a relatively short span of time is that __ a. there are many different types of bacteria b. bacteria reproduc e rapidly c. travelers carry bacteria around the world d. bacteria are very small

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b. bacteria reproduce rapidly

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## Step 1:This question requires a basic understanding of bacteria and what properties can make them most likely to become resistant to antibiotics within a short period of time. ## Step 2:Bacteria are microscopic organisms that can reproduce extremely rapidly through binary fission, a process where one cell divides into two separate cells. This rapid reproduction allows for the quick spread of genetic traits, such as antibiotic resistance. ## Step 3:Although the number of bacteria types or worldwide transport can intensify and disseminate antibiotic resistance, they are secondary to their speedy reproduction as the cause of such. Therefore, the primary reason for antibiotic resistance to occur rapidly among bacteria is essentially attributed to their high rate of proliferation.

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