Acquisition of inducible energy dependent efflux
proteins by bacteria serves to:
A. Secrete exotoxins
B. Enhance virulance
C. Lyse host tissue
D. Confer antibiotic resistance

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Confer antibiotic resistance

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