15 Questions
Which type of microorganisms are antibiotics primarily active against?
Bacteria
What is the primary goal of antibiotics?
Killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Which type of drugs are effective against viruses such as the ones which cause the common cold or influenza?
Antiviral drugs
What term is used for drugs which inhibit growth of fungi?
Antifungal drugs
In the usual medical usage, what distinguishes antibiotics from non-antibiotic antibacterials?
Production source (natural vs. synthetic)
What is the literal meaning of the term 'antibiotic' based on its Greek roots?
'Opposing life'
Who introduced the term 'antibiosis' as a descriptive name of the phenomenon exhibited by early antibacterial drugs?
Jean Paul Vuillemin
What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928?
Modern day penicillin
Who is known for directly documenting the use of molds to treat infections?
John Parkinson
What did Selman Waksman rename early antibacterial drugs to in 1947?
Antibiotics
In what year was the term 'antibiotic' first used by Selman Waksman and his collaborators in journal articles?
1942
What did Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch observe in bacteria in 1877?
Inhibition of the growth of Bacillus anthracis
What is the meaning of the term 'antibiosis' introduced by Jean Paul Vuillemin?
"Against life"
What did John Parkinson document the use of to treat infections?
Moldy bread
'Antibiotic' is derived from which Greek words?
"Against life" + "way of life"
Test your knowledge about antibiotics with this quiz. Explore the types, uses, and effectiveness of these essential antimicrobial substances used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
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