Answer to Question #183663 in Evolution for Mbalenhle

Question

E.coli has become resistant to antibiotic have killed and sickened many.Is this an example of evolution?why or why not?

Answer 1

This is an example of evolution. This is because E.Coli has adapted to antibiotics and this makes it resistant to selected antibiotics after sometime. The bacteria that can resist antibiotics are considered 'the fittest' thus they survive and reproduce. Thus, this is an example of evolution in action.