Question

Define 'Antibiotic'. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Textbook Question 8c pg no. 95]

Answer 1

An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance that is active against bacteria.

• These medicines either stop bacteria from reproducing or destroy them.
• The reason is before bacteria can even multiply and cause symptoms, the immune system kills them.
• Antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections.
• Oldest antibiotics are Penicillins and they are generally safe.