Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Way

Question

Which of the following would NOT be considered a way to fight bacterial resistance?
A) creating molecules without antibiotic activity that can compete and bind antibiotic-resistance enzymes
B) increase the amount of antibiotics in our foods to prevent food-borne infection
C) alter the structure of antibiotics to sterically hinder the binding of antibiotic-resistance enzymes
D) link different antibiotics together, forming hybrid antibiotics with dual action and targets
E) administer antibiotics more prudently when possible

Accepted Answer

Increasing the amount of antibiotics in our foods would actually promote bacterial resistance as it provides more exposure and selective pressure for bacteria to develop resistance. The other choices all involve ways to combat bacterial resistance through new approaches to antibiotic development or more responsible use of antibiotics.