OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
DIVERSITY AMONG LIFE FORMS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Antibiotics can be used to treat viruses
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Viruses are germs different from bacteria. They cause infections, such as colds and flu. However, antibiotics do not treat infections caused by viruses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the antibiotics used in medicine are produced by bacteria. Bacteria belonging to the genus Streptomyces are the major source of antibiotics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply. Antibiotics can be taken in different ways: Orally (by mouth).
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