EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

VIRUS AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chemical substances taken to slow or kill the growth of bacteria are
A
vaccines
B
antibodies
C
antibiotics
D
white blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotics are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. Doctors prescribe them to treat bacterial infections. They do this by killing bacteria and preventing them from multiplying. They include a range of powerful drugs used to treat diseases caused by bacteria.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are antimicrobials? Antimicrobial products kill or slow the spread of microorganisms. Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, protozoans, and fungi such as mold and mildew. You may find antimicrobial products in your home, workplace, or school.

Detailed explanation-3: -Antibiotics work by blocking vital processes in bacteria. They kill the bacteria or stop it from spreading. This helps the body’s natural immune system to fight the infection.

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