How does MRSA function?
How is it like eukaryotic cells? How does it differ?
How does it cause illness?
2007-11-12 05:42:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Well, MRSA became resistant through a mutation and subsequent genetic transfer. Basically, staph can get new genes and share them with friends. This microorganism secretes and enzyme that busts up the chemical structure of certain antibiotics. These bacteria that do produce this enzyme can give this ability (by genetic transfer) to another bacterium.
2007-11-14 16:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Stef 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MRSA stands for "multiple drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus." It's a bacteria that's resistant to most antibiotics that will kill other bacteria, including other forms of staph. The difference between bacteria and eukaryotic cells is that bacteria don't have nuclei. That's the main distinguishing feature, anyway--there are many other differences as well. As for how it causes illness, see the link below.
2007-11-12 13:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Mark S, JPAA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MRSA is no different than any other bacteria. It is simply resistant to the most commonly used antibiotics for staphylococcus. Other lesser-used drugs seem to be doing a good job killing it.
2007-11-12 13:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋