(a)[2]
State two characteristics shared by all prokaryotes.
(b(i))[2]
Describe the pattern shown in Fig. 2.1.
(b(ii))[4]
Explain how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics.
(c)[2]
Suggest reasons for this fall.
Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Features of organisms
Features of organisms — practice question
Bacteria are placed in the Prokaryote kingdom. MRSA is a bacterium that shows resistance to antibiotics. The number of MRSA cases found in hospitals in the USA from 1995 to 2005 was recorded. Fig. 2.1 presents these data.