Set 4: Command of Evidence (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Antibiotic resistance evolves rapidly because bacteria reproduce quickly. Horizontal gene transfer allows resistance genes to spread between species, accelerating the problem beyond Darwinian mutation.
How does horizontal gene transfer accelerate resistance?
Detailed Explanation
This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Spread between species, accelerating the problem.' The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.
Key Evidence:
• "Antibiotic resistance evolves rapidly because bacteria reproduce quickly"
Why others are wrong: B (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.), D (This option is incorrect.).