Indicate which of the following statements are true or false: Antibiotic resistance is a consequence of the mutagenic action of the antibiotic on the bacterium. Antibiotic resistance is clinically...

Indicate which of the following statements are true or false:

Antibiotic resistance is a consequence of the mutagenic action of the antibiotic on the bacterium.

Antibiotic resistance is clinically important because it results in increased toxicity.

Antibiotic resistance is clinically important because it results in increased morbidity and mortality.

Antibiotic resistance is clinically important because it results in increased costs. Misuse of antibiotics has resulted in greater numbers of antibiotic-resistant organisms.

The patient’s normal microbiota can serve as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes.