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Which of the following bacteria functions could be acquired through lateral gene flow of plasmids?   a....

Which of the following bacteria functions could be acquired through lateral gene flow of plasmids?  

a.

Production of enterotoxins
b.

Resistance to antibiotics
c.

Ability to oxidize glucose
d.

A and B are correct

Polymyxin B is an antibiotic that binds to lipopolysaccharide. What microorganisms will be susceptible to this antibiotic?

Gram Positive microorganisms

Gram Negative microorganisms

Gram Positive and Negative microorganisms

None of the above
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