Some bacteria are resistant to erythromycin as a result of mutation of their ribosomal RNA. What type of resistance does this represent?
A) alteration of the target of the drug
B) inactivation of the drug
C) change in the permeability of the drug
D) overproduction of an enzyme in a key metabolic pathway
E) removal of the drug via a pump
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