Biology GCSE
Bacterial mutation
What Bacterial mutation means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Bacterial mutation
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Random mutations can arise in bacterial populations and some reduce the effect of an antibiotic.
Topics that use Bacterial mutation
- Resistant bacteria (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Antibiotic resistance
- Appropriate prescribing
- Bacterial reproduction
- Evolution of populations
- Mutation
- Public health and treatment adherence
- Strain
- Viral versus bacterial infections
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