NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotics DO NOT work on viruses, such as those that cause: Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green. Most sore throats (except strep throat) Flu.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antibiotics DO NOT work on viruses, such as those that cause colds, flu, or COVID-19. Antibiotics also are not needed for many sinus infections and some ear infections. When antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you, and the side effects could still cause harm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Viruses are surrounded by a protective protein coating; they don’t have cell walls that can be attacked by antibiotics like bacteria does. It is because of this that antibiotics don’t work on viruses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antibiotics cannot kill viruses because viruses have different structures and replicate in a different way than bacteria.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your body doesn’t become resistant to the antibiotic. False. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria change, causing an antibiotic that was typically used to treat it to become ineffective. Your body doesn’t become resistant to the antibiotic.