What is the original function of efflux pumps?

Question

(1 point)
- to pump heavy metals into bacterial cells
- to pump antibiotics out of bacterial cells
- to pump antibiotics into bacterial cells
- to pump heavy metals out of bacterial cells

Answer 1

The original function of efflux pumps is to pump antibiotics out of bacterial cells.

Answer 2

Answer:
- to pump heavy metals out of bacterial cells

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct. The original function of efflux pumps is to pump heavy metals out of bacterial cells.