Discovering Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What plant is the painkiller aspirin come from?
A
The bark of willow trees
2
Q
How was penicilin discovered by Alexander Fleming (AF)?
A
He left lids off of culture playes and mould formed on the gel, showing that something had killed the bacteria
3
Q
How are most drugs made today?
A
By being synthesised by research chemists
4
Q
Why are most drugs made through synthesisation by research chemists?
A
It’s difficult to find chemcials to kill bacteria without damaging human cells
