Traits of bacteria that are different from those of eukaryotes are often good targets for antibiotic action. many antibiotics target bacterial which are not present in human cells.

Directions: read the descriptions of the four islands presented in the lesson. 1. list two new traits that each new species of rat might demonstrate as it adapts to the conditions on each island. 2. introduce one of the four new rat species to another island and describe one challenge it would encounter and one success as it adapts to its new environment.