Drug-resistant populations of microbes arise when
A) resistant cells become numerous in a population due to their greater vigor.
B) synergy between medications occurs.
C) the patient becomes immune to the drug.
D) exposure to drugs causes mutations that produce resistance.
E) exposure to drugs selectively kills sensitive cells, allowing overgrowth of resistant cells.
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