Antibiotics Overview

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What is the primary purpose of antibiotics?

  • To enhance immune system function
  • To kill viruses
  • To slow down the growth of fungi
  • To combat bacterial infections (correct)

When was the production of antibiotics initiated?

  • 1967
  • 2002
  • 1939 (correct)
  • 1955

Which compound was the first antibiotic discovered?

  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin
  • Paracetamol
  • Penicillin (correct)

How are antibiotics primarily produced in the modern day?

<p>By chemical synthesis (D)</p>
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Can antibiotics effectively treat viral infections?

<p>No, they have no impact on viruses (C)</p>
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