Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main mechanisms by which fungi become antibiotic-resistant?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology
Multiple Choice
All of the following are ways to prevent the spread of germs except:
A
Washing hands regularly with soap and water
B
Covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
C
Using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
D
Sharing personal items such as towels and toothbrushes
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the context of the question, which is about identifying behaviors that prevent the spread of germs versus those that do not.
Step 2: Review each option and analyze whether it helps reduce germ transmission. For example, washing hands regularly with soap and water removes germs physically.
Step 3: Recognize that covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing prevents droplets containing germs from spreading to others.
Step 4: Understand that using alcohol-based hand sanitizers kills many types of germs on the hands, thus preventing their spread.
Step 5: Identify that sharing personal items such as towels and toothbrushes can transfer germs directly between individuals, which does not prevent but rather facilitates the spread of germs.
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