The cellular basis for bacterial resistance to antimicrobials include

A. alteration of drug receptors on cell targets.
B. prevention of drug entry into the cell.
C. bacterial chromosomal mutations.
D. synthesis of enzymes that alter drug structure.
E. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: E

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