Antibiotic resistance that results from altered cellular physiology and structure caused by changes in a microorganism's usual genetic makeup is known as

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Acquired resistance mechanisms are all genetically encoded; therefore the methods for acquisition are those that allow for gene change or exchange. Resistance may be acquired by genetic mutation, gene transfer mechanisms, or a combination of mutational and gene transfer events.

Antibiotic Resistance That Results from Altered Cellular Physiology and Structure