Multiple Choice
Which of the following individuals would be at the greatest risk for developing bacterial pneumonia?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Members of the Bacterial World
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between an antibiotic and an antiviral?
A
Antibiotics inhibit viral replication, while antivirals kill bacteria.
B
Antibiotics target bacteria, while antivirals target viruses.
C
Antibiotics are effective against both bacteria and viruses, while antivirals only target viruses.
D
Antibiotics are used to treat fungal infections, while antivirals treat bacterial infections.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definitions of antibiotics and antivirals. Antibiotics are substances that specifically target bacteria, either killing them or inhibiting their growth.
Step 2: Recognize that antivirals are drugs designed to target viruses, interfering with their ability to replicate or infect host cells.
Step 3: Compare the targets of antibiotics and antivirals. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, and antivirals do not work against bacteria.
Step 4: Evaluate the given options by matching the correct target for each drug type: antibiotics for bacteria and antivirals for viruses.
Step 5: Conclude that the best description is the one stating that antibiotics target bacteria, while antivirals target viruses, as this accurately reflects their mechanisms and uses.
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