Question

drug resistance in bacteria is a beneficial mutation for the bacteria, but how can it be harmful for humans

Answer 1

It can be harmful for humans because you do not want to hold the drug resistant bacteria within you because it can get you sick! If you take a certain medication over and over again, it will kill most of the bacteria that makes you ill, however it also leaves some bacteria that become RESISTANT towards the certain medication, resulting in the bacteria that is resistant reproducing and getting you sick once again.

Answer 2

This statement is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Drug resistance means that a bacteria have acquired antibiotic resistance and therefore it is now capable of causing infections and diseases. This drug resistance level can vary according to the mutation and, therefore, the virulence level of the pathogen also varies