Resistant Bacteria (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are resistant bacteria?
What are resistant bacteria?
Strains that survive antibiotics once effective
Why do bacteria have frequent opportunities for genetic mutations?
Why do bacteria have frequent opportunities for genetic mutations?
They reproduce quickly
What happens when bacteria are exposed to antibiotics?
What happens when bacteria are exposed to antibiotics?
Bacteria with resistance genes survive
How do resistance genes spread in bacterial populations?
How do resistance genes spread in bacterial populations?
Passed from parents to offspring
Why do resistant bacterial strains spread rapidly?
Why do resistant bacterial strains spread rapidly?
The population is not immune to them
What is MRSA?
What is MRSA?
A superbug resistant to multiple antibiotics
When should antibiotics NOT be prescribed?
When should antibiotics NOT be prescribed?
For viral infections or non-serious cases
Why must patients complete the full course of antibiotics?
Why must patients complete the full course of antibiotics?
To ensure all bacteria are eliminated
Why should antibiotic use in livestock be limited?
Why should antibiotic use in livestock be limited?
Resistant bacteria can transfer to humans
What challenge exists in combatting resistant bacteria?
What challenge exists in combatting resistant bacteria?
New antibiotic development is slow and costly