NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

VIRUSES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is correct about antibiotics?
A
Antibiotics kill only viruses since viruses are alive.
B
Antibiotics do not kill viruses or bacteria because neither are alive.
C
Antibiotics kill both viruses and antibiotics.
D
Antibiotics can kill bacteria, but they do not kill viruses.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antibiotics cannot kill viruses or help you feel better when you have a virus. Bacteria cause: Most ear infections. Some sinus infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -When Antibiotics Aren’t Needed. 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-4: -Bacteria cause bacterial infections. Viruses cause viral infections. Antibiotic medicines kill or keep many bacteria from growing but don’t treat viruses.

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