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What was a significant period for the discovery of antibiotics during the 20th century?
What was a significant period for the discovery of antibiotics during the 20th century?
- The Industrial Revolution (1700s-1800s)
- The Postmodern Era (1970s-Present)
- The Golden Age (1940s-1960s) (correct)
- The Renaissance Period (1400s-1600s)
Which of the following statements accurately describes the current state of antibiotic development?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the current state of antibiotic development?
- There is an abundance of new antibiotics currently in development.
- Very few new antibiotics are currently being developed. (correct)
- New antibiotics are being developed at a faster rate than in the past.
- All existing antibiotics are being replaced by more effective alternatives.
What is one reason for studying microorganisms?
What is one reason for studying microorganisms?
- They are not involved in any industrial processes.
- Pathogens can cause communicable/infectious diseases. (correct)
- They are solely beneficial for human health.
- They cannot transmit diseases.
What color is associated with the representation of communicable/infectious diseases in the context provided?
What color is associated with the representation of communicable/infectious diseases in the context provided?
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Which assertion highlights a challenge faced in modern medicine regarding antibiotics?
Which assertion highlights a challenge faced in modern medicine regarding antibiotics?
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Study Notes
Microorganisms: WHY STUDY THEM?
- Microorganisms cause contagious diseases that can be transmitted from person to person.
- The 20th century saw significant discoveries of effective antibiotics, often called "The Golden Age" (1940s-1960s).
- There are currently very few new antibiotics being developed.
Global Causes of Death
- Figure 1 shows the global causes of death.
- "A" demonstrates communicable/infectious diseases, which are caused by pathogens, mostly microorganisms.
- "B" demonstrates non-communicable diseases which are often chronic and not contagious.
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