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State true or false.
Antibiotics work only on bacteria.

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The correct option is A True
Antibiotics work only on bacteria. They are also called as antibacterials. They are used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. The drugs used against viruses are called as antiviral drugs.

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