Consider the following statements with respect to Antimicrobial resistance 1 It is the ability of a ...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to Antimicrobial resistance:

1.It is the ability of a microorganism to stop an antimicrobial from working against it.

2.Antimicrobial resistance occurs naturally over time, usually through genetic changes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both of the statements about antimicrobial resistance are correct:

Antimicrobial resistance is indeed the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) to resist the effects of an antimicrobial drug that was once effective against it.

Antimicrobial resistance can occur naturally over time, often through genetic changes. The use of antimicrobial drugs accelerates the emergence of drug-resistant strains.

Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct