3. A bacterium undergoes a mutation that makes the bacterium resistant to an
antibiotic. Which is not an accurate statement
about the effect of this mutation?
A. This mutation could be considered an
adaptation.
B. A bacterium with this mutation would be
less likely to successfully reproduce.
C. The bacterium with this mutation would
have a greater chance of surviving
exposure to antibiotics.
D. A bacterium with this mutation would be
more likely to pass it on to offspring than a
bacterium without this mutation.