figure 16.14 
-Based on figure 16.14,which of the following is the most likely explanation for the observed pattern of MRSA strains?
A) The methicillin resistance mutation has evolved many times through processes like conjugation
B) The methicillin resistance mutation arose once and was passed through processes like binary fission
C) Methicillin resistance is a recessive mutation, and only appears when two carrier bacteria mate
D) The distribution of methicillin resistance is random, and is not likely caused by a single mutation
E) Toxic shock syndrome is caused by methicillin resistance
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