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O-LevelBiologyEcology & Environment5090/11 · May/June 2012 · Q271 Mark

Which statement describes a problem of using antibiotics?

AAntibiotics can cause bacteria to become immune.
BAntibiotics cannot be taken orally.
CAntibiotics have no effect on viruses.
DAntibiotics stimulate the growth of bacteria in the gut.

✓ Correct answer

C: Antibiotics have no effect on viruses.

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Ecology & Environment, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 27.

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