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A cystic fibrosis patient presented with an episode of pneumonia. On sputum culture, mucoid colonies of Pseudomonas were seen. What does this indicate?
AIt is resistant to most of antibiotics
BIt formed a biofilm on bronchial walls
CIt underwent a mutation
DThere is a mistake with the culture technique
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of antibiotic resistance?
AEfflux pump activity
BInactivation by enzymes such as beta-lactamase
CModification of drug target sites
DIncreased drug absorption
The most common genetic element responsible for drug resistance in staphylococci is:
APlasmids
BTransduction
CConjugation
DTranslation
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