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Bacteria share the best gifts: genetic code offering drug resistance. As drug resistance becomes more common, scientists share how the process occurs with a brief animation. Viewers see a drug-resistant bacteria use conjugation to pass along resistance to an entirely different type of bacteria.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss why antibiotic resistance creates problems
- Invite a doctor to discuss antibiotic resistance and how to prevent and fight against it
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of bacteria, genetics, and gene sharing
Pros
- Requires very little class time
- Allows for streaming or downloading in multiple formats
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- None