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Which of the following types of pathogen do antibiotics work against?

viruses

fungi

bacteria

protoctists

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Give three ways in which antibiotics might affect bacteria. 

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Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?

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Which of the following best describes 'antibiotic resistance'? 

the ability of antibiotics to prevent bacterial infections from occurring

the ability of antibiotics to eliminate bacterial infections completely

the ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of antibiotics and continue to multiply

the ability of bacteria to develop immunity against viruses

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Antibiotic resistant bacteria arise due to genetic

mutations

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True or False? Antibiotic resistance makes it easier to treat bacterial infections. 

true

false

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What are three measures that can be put in place to reduce antibiotic resistance?

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True or False? Many medicines are derived from plants. 

true

false

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Synthetic biology involves the use of genetic to develop artificial proteins, cells, or microorganisms. 

engineering

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What are personalised medicines?

medicines tailored to an individual's DNA

medicines based on compounds from plants

medicines used to treat AIDS

medicines derived from microorganisms

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