Question

The main reason why antibodies could not solve all the problems of bacteria mediated disease is

• A. decreased efficiency of the immune system
• B. insensitivity of the individual following prolonged exposure to antibiotics
• C. development of mutant strains resistant to antibodies
• D. inactivation of antibiotics by bacterial enzymes.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Bacteria develop mutant strains that become j resistant to antibodies, so these antibodies become incapable of removing bacteria mediated diseases.