Post Utme Osustech 2021 Biology Question 27

Practice objective / multiple choice question 27 from the 2021 Post Utme Osustech Biology examination.

Post Utme Osustech 2021 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 27 POST_UTME_OSUSTECH • 2021 • BIOLOGY • objective

A researcher isolates a bacterium that is resis\tant to ampicillin. The bacterium's DNA is analyzed, and it is found to have a mutation in the gene encoding the \beta-lactamase enzyme. What is the likely effect of this mutation on the bacterium's ability to produce \beta-lactamase?

Answer Options

A. Increased production of \beta-lactamase
Correct Answer B. Decreased production of \beta-lactamase
C. No effect on \beta-lactamase production
D. Increased sensitivity to ampicillin
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Decreased production of \beta-lactamase

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This is Post Utme Osustech 2021 Biology Question 27. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Post Utme Osustech Biology examination.

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