Case Study: How Do Bacteria Become Resistant Answer Key

This is the answer key for a free activity found at: https://www.biologycorner.com/2016/07/11/case-study-how-do-bacteria-become-resistant/

The case study is about how MRSA evolved resistance to antibiotics and includes graphs to analyze and a simulation of the Kirby-Bauer disk test. Questions ask students to analyze how determining the source of the bacterial infection can help prevent its spread. Students also develop an understanding of how different types of antibiotics may have different levels of effectiveness.

Link to a google doc and student worksheet is included.