Genes for antibiotic resistance can be found in antibiotic-producing bacteria as well as in non-antibiotic-producing bacteria.

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Antibiotic resistance genes can be found in both antibiotic-producing and non-antibiotic-producing bacteria. This is because bacteria can acquire resistance genes through horizontal gene transfer, which allows them to share genetic material with other bacteria, regardless of whether they produce antibiotics or not. Additionally, antibiotic-producing bacteria may need to have resistance to their own antibiotics in order to survive and compete with other bacteria in their environment.

Genes for Antibiotic Resistance Can Be Found in Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria