If a non-resistant bacterium integrates a resistance gene via conjugation from a plasmid released by a lysed resistant bacterium, which outcome becomes likely?

💡 Explanation

The non-resistant bacterium gains new genetic material encoding antibiotic resistance through horizontal gene transfer, specifically conjugation. Because the plasmid contains resistance genes, the recipient bacterium will acquire antibiotic resistance traits. Therefore, the bacterium survives antibiotic exposure, rather than remaining susceptible or altering metabolic activity.

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