Unit 15 Flashcards
1
Q
what are drugs
A
any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body
2
Q
how do antibiotics destroy bacteria
A
by destroying the cell wall which leads to bursting or inhibiting the growth of the bacteria
3
Q
do viruses get killed by antibiotics
A
no
4
Q
why are some antibiotics less effective
A
some forms of bacteria are resistant
5
Q
how can bacteria be stopped from becoming resistant to antibiotics
A
making antibiotics ineffective can be stopped by only using it for serious infections and always completing the full course of the antibiotics
