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What is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections?
What is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections?
- Antifungal drugs
- Antibiotics (correct)
- Antiviral drugs
- Antimicrobial substances
What do antibiotics do to bacteria?
What do antibiotics do to bacteria?
- Kill or inhibit their growth (correct)
- Cause mutations
- Strengthen their resistance
- Promote their reproduction
What type of drugs are effective against viruses such as the ones which cause the common cold or influenza?
What type of drugs are effective against viruses such as the ones which cause the common cold or influenza?
- Antibiotics
- Antiviral drugs (correct)
- Antifungal drugs
- Antimicrobial substances
What do antifungal drugs inhibit the growth of?
What do antifungal drugs inhibit the growth of?
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What is the literal meaning of the term 'antibiotic'?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'antibiotic'?
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