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Resistant or resistance is when a bacteria has adapted to an antibiotic.
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What is the root word of antibiotics?
this is the root word!
What is a sentence using the word bacteria?
# Bacteria can be killed antibiotics.
What are antibiotics viruses or Monera?
Antibiotics are products made to fight bacteria. The word means anti- (against) -bio (life). Since viruses are not alive, antibiotics cannot harm them.
How do you write an acrostic statement using the word Bacteria?
You find the related facts about Bacteria and then write in this form B A C T E R I A Ex. the first one would be "Bad bacteria can be cured with antibiotics."
Can antibiotics be used for bacteria or viruses?
Bacteria. Antibiotics kill bacteria. Bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. There are several different treatments for some kinds of viral pneumonia -- such as pneumonia caused by any kind of influenza virus. Other kinds of viral pneumonia have no known cure.
What are antibiotics and why are some bacteria resistant to them?
Antibiotics, also known as antibacterials, are types of medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria. The Greek word antimeans "against", and the Greek word biosmeans "life" (bacteria are life forms).Antibioticsare used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Bacteria are microscopic organisms, some of which may cause illness. The word bacteria is the plural of bacterium.Such illnesses as syphilis, tuberculosis, salmonella, and some forms of meningitis are caused by bacteria. Some bacteria are harmless, while others are good for us.Before bacteria can multiply and cause symptoms, the body's immune system can usually destroy them. We have special white blood cells that attack harmful bacteria. Even if symptoms do occur, our immune system can usually cope and fight off the infection. There are occasions, however, when it is all too much and some help is needed.....from antibiotics.The first antibiotic was penicillin. Such penicillin-related antibiotics as ampicillin, amoxicillin and benzylpenicilllin are widely used today to treat a variety of infections - these antibiotics have been around for a long time. There are several different types of modern antibiotics and they are only available with a doctor's prescription in industrialized countries.
How do you spell heist?
That is the correct spelling for the word "heist" (rob, robbery).(adapted from the similar word hoist meaning to lift, as with a rope)
How did the the Campylobacter bacteria get its name?
The term comes from the Greek word meaning "curved rod" referring to the bacteria's curved shape.
How do you spell bactiria?
The word meaning "single-celled organisms" is spelt bacteria.
What is the Korean word for antibiotics?
antibiotics = 항생제 (hangsaengje)
Do antibiotics help in curing mumps?
Mumps is caused by a virus. Viruses are not affected by antibiotics. The word antibiotic means against (anti-) life (bio-). Viruses are not living but are infectious particles. Some times antibiotics are used because there may be another infection caused by a bacteria involved at the same time.
Do bacteriophage means bacteria eater?
Yes, the word "bacteriophage" literally means "bacteria eater" in Greek. Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria, ultimately leading to their destruction. They are known for their ability to kill bacteria and are being investigated for their potential as an alternative treatment to antibiotics.
