Glossary
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vertical gene transferThe transfer of genetic information from a parent to its offspring. | |
virusAn infectious agent that is approximately 10 times smaller than a bacterium. Viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics. | |
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β-lactamaseAn enzyme that destroys β-lactam antibiotics by hydrolysing the β-lactam ring. | |
β-lactamase inhibitorAn enzyme inhibitor that prevents the degradation of β-lactam antibiotics by β-lactamases. Used as resistance breakers. | |