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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 4 Objective Question

Question

What are Antibiotics effective against?
Options
A Acyclovir, Oseltamivir, Remdesivir, Antiretrovirals
B Human herpesvirus 1
C Herpesviridae
D Bacteria
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Antibiotics are a class of antimicrobial drugs used specifically to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. They are ineffective against viruses, fungi, or other pathogens. Options A, B, and C all refer to viruses or antiviral medications, which are not targets of antibiotics.

Hint

Recall the specific target organisms for which antibiotics were developed.

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