Medicines - Preventing, Treating And Curing Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria and resistance
A
Bacteria’s can change
Some of these mutations become immune to an antibiotic
Resistant strains of bacteria, have increased due to natural selection
2
Q
What plant did aspirin come from?
A
Painkiller
Came from willow
3
Q
What plant did digitalis come from?
A
Used to treat heart conditions
Came from foxgloves
4
Q
What microorganism did penicillin come from?
A
Penicillium mould found by Alexander Fleming
Used as antibiotic
