We risk falling behind in our efforts to prevent infectious bacterial diseases with the use of antibiotics because of the ____.

A. apathy of the general public
B. astounding reproductive rates of bacteria
C. lack of incentive for pharmaceutical companies to create these drugs
D. alarming rates of unprotected sex
E. increased rates of air travel


Answer: B

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