Which statement about antibiotics is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. They kill or stop the growth of bacteria but do not act on viruses
- Step 1: Antibiotics target bacterial structures or processes; viruses lack these, so the drugs do not work on them. Answer: They kill or stop the growth of bacteria but do not act on viruses. Why not the others: They are effective against the influenza virus, They work by creating antibodies and They are the same as vaccines don't fit.
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