Which of the following statements about antibiotics is TRUE? a) Antibiotics are used to disinfect bench tops. b) An antibiotic is a type of antiseptic. c) Some antibiotics inhibit the growth of a pathogen and do not kill it. d) Some antibiotics work by binding the 40S ribosomal subunit. e) Antibiotics are used to treat fungal infections.
Which of the following statements about antibiotics is TRUE? a) Antibiotics are used to disinfect bench tops. b) An antibiotic is a type of antiseptic. c) Some antibiotics inhibit the growth of a pathogen and do not kill it. d) Some antibiotics work by binding the 40S ribosomal subunit. e) Antibiotics are used to treat fungal infections.
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Which of the following statements about antibiotics is TRUE?
a) Antibiotics are used to disinfect bench tops.
b) An antibiotic is a type of antiseptic.
c) Some antibiotics inhibit the growth of a pathogen and do not kill it.
d) Some antibiotics work by binding the 40S ribosomal subunit.
e) Antibiotics are used to treat fungal infections.
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Microorganisms are small organism that cannot be seen by naked eyes. Microorganism can be harmful to living beings as they may cause infection or disease. Infectious disease is caused by pathogens such as bacteria, virus, or fungi.
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