Which of the following is (are)used by microorganisms to become resistant to a particular drug?

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All of the choices (A, B, and C) are used by microorganisms to become resistant to a particular drug. Enzymatic inactivation involves the production of an enzyme that breaks down the drug before it can exert its effect, while exclusion involves changes in the cell wall, membranes, or transport proteins that prevent the drug from entering the cell. Finally, an alternate metabolic pathway involves pathways that enable the microorganism to bypass the drug-sensitive step or use alternative enzymes that are not affected by the drug.

Which of the Following Is (Are)used by Microorganisms to Become