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Passage: Doctors are increasingly concerned about the overuse of antibiotics for minor illnesses such as common colds, which are usually caused by viruses and do not respond to these drugs. Overuse allows bacteria to develop resistance, making future infections harder to treat. Health authorities now advise patients to consult a physician before taking antibiotics rather than self-medicating based on past prescriptions. Question: In the passage, the word ‘resistance’ most nearly means:
A. A type of vaccine
B. A form of political protest
C. Physical strength of a patient
D. The ability of bacteria to withstand a drug's effect ✅
