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Who observed the killing of staphylococci by a fungus, leading to the discovery of penicillin?
Who observed the killing of staphylococci by a fungus, leading to the discovery of penicillin?
- Alexander Fleming (correct)
- Howard Florey
- Louis Pasteur
- Paul Chain
What is the term used for the use of chemicals against invading organisms, including bacteria and cancer cells?
What is the term used for the use of chemicals against invading organisms, including bacteria and cancer cells?
- Chemotherapy (correct)
- Selective toxicity
- Antibiotic therapy
- Prophylactic treatment
What is the ability of a drug to injure a target cell or organism without injuring other cells or organisms that are in intimate contact called?
What is the ability of a drug to injure a target cell or organism without injuring other cells or organisms that are in intimate contact called?
- Penetration ability
- Selective toxicity (correct)
- Bacteriostatic ability
- Antibiotic resistance
What type of antibiotic therapy is based on susceptibility (sensitivity) tests?
What type of antibiotic therapy is based on susceptibility (sensitivity) tests?
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What was the main use of penicillin during World War II?
What was the main use of penicillin during World War II?
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