The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is found in many hospitals. Some of the bacteria have become insensitive (resistant) to antibiotics. These bacteria are called MRSA bacteria or hospital bacteria (see figure 10).
a Explain how variation in genotypes can occur in bacteria.
b Explain why bacteria evolve much faster than humans.
Doctors have warned about overuse of antibiotics. They are afraid that antibiotics will no longer work in the future.
c Explain why the efficacy of antibiotics might be reduced.