Antibiotics and Antimicrobials
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Antibiotics and Antimicrobials starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how antibiotics can affect the normal flora (good bacteria) in the human body.
Describe one way bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.
Describe one way to help prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
Explain why antibiotics should not be shared with others, even if they have similar symptoms.
Explain why it is dangerous to take antibiotics without a prescription.
Explain why it is important to complete the full course of antibiotics even if you feel better.
Explain why using antibiotics in animal farming can be a problem for human health.
What is meant by the term 'superbug'?
Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered. Who discovered it? (1) Alexander Fleming (2) Louis Pasteur (3) Robert Koch (4) Joseph Lister
Which of the following is a common cause of antibiotic resistance? (1) Using antibiotics for viral infections (2) Using antibiotics only when prescribed (3) Completing the full course of antibiotics (4) Not using antibiotics at all
Which of the following is a common method for testing bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics? (1) Gram staining (2) Disk diffusion test (3) PCR (4) ELISA
Which of the following is a correct statement about antimicrobial stewardship? (1) It encourages the overuse of antibiotics (2) It aims to use antibiotics responsibly to reduce resistance (3) It only applies to hospitals (4) It is not important for public health
Fill in the blank: Antibiotics are substances produced by __________ that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Fill in the blank: Antibiotics that kill bacteria are called __________ antibiotics.
Fill in the blank: Overuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of __________ bacteria.
Fill in the blank: The first antibiotic, penicillin, was discovered in the year __________.
True or False: All antimicrobials are antibiotics.
True or False: Antibiotic resistance can spread from one bacterium to another.
True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.
True or False: Antimicrobial resistance is only a problem in hospitals.
