Most antibiotics do not target the biochemical processes that occur in human cells. Hence, antibiotics are relatively safe for human consumption.... View Article
Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses. Only antivirals can be used to treat viral infections. Related Links: Bacteria - Definition,... View Article
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many doctors to prescribe strong antibiotic cocktails. However, this has led to the exacerbation of an already... View Article
Examples of organisms that are resistant to antibiotics include: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Multidrug-resistant... View Article
Anybody can be affected by antibiotic resistant bacteria or other pathogens. However, individuals whose immune system is compromised are more at... View Article
Dutch researchers have indicated that resistance to antibiotics in bacteria and fungi is permanent and cannot be prevented. Human factors, such... View Article
Preventing the misuse of antibiotics / using antibiotics as directed and only when required can prevent drug-resistant infections from occurring.... View Article
Antibiotic resistance genes are genes which if expressed, provide antibiotic resistance to its host. Such kinds of genes are typically found... View Article
DNA was first discovered by Friedrich Miescher, a Swiss chemist in 1869. He was able to identify DNA as a distinct molecule after isolating it... View Article
Plasmids carry genes that are not essential for a bacterium’s day to day survival. However, they contain genes which can help the bacterium... View Article
Plastids are generally beneficial to bacteria. They help bacteria survive environmental stress, or make bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Other... View Article
Yes, as the name suggests, active transport requires ATP to function. Explore more: Active Transport - Definition And Types Of Active Transport... View Article
Osmosis is a type of passive transport. The process of kidney dialysis works on the principle of osmosis. Also Read: List of 25 Important... View Article
