Unit 15 · Drugs

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Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · 39 questions

Q39Drugs

Which statement best describes Antibiotic resistance?

(a)The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to an antibiotic.

(b)A non-living particle that reproduces inside host cells; not affected by antibiotics.

(c)A drug that relieves pain but does not kill pathogens, e.g. paracetamol.

(d)A drug that kills or stops the growth of bacteria.

Correct answer: (a) The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to an antibiotic.

Explanation: Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to an antibiotic.

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