he overuse of antibiotics is causing a rise in the number of bacteria which are resistant to antibiotics. Which mechanism would most likely account for this?

Question 4Select one:

a.
Through movement to other habitats, bacteria find more places to live.


b.
Through mutation, the bacteria change into other species.


c.
Through competition for reduced resources, the antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive.


d.
Through natural selection, a few surviving antibiotic-resistant bacteria multiply.