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Chapter 19, Problem 3TYU
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“Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” ( MRSA) is a resistant strain of Staphylococcus aureus. Methicillin is similar to the penicillin. It acts on Staphylococcus aureus that results in the lethality of bacteria. Due to mutation, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus became resistant toward the antibiotics.
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Campbell Biology in Focus; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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