Resistant Bacteria (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are resistant bacteria?
What are resistant bacteria?
Bacteria that survive antibiotics
Why does rapid reproduction in bacteria lead to resistance?
Why does rapid reproduction in bacteria lead to resistance?
It allows frequent genetic mutations
How do mutations contribute to antibiotic resistance?
How do mutations contribute to antibiotic resistance?
They create resistance genes
What happens when antibiotics are used on bacteria?
What happens when antibiotics are used on bacteria?
Resistant bacteria survive
How do resistant bacteria pass on their resistance?
How do resistant bacteria pass on their resistance?
To offspring via reproduction
Why do resistant bacterial diseases spread quickly?
Why do resistant bacterial diseases spread quickly?
Population not immune to new strains
What is MRSA?
What is MRSA?
A superbug resistant to antibiotics
Why is MRSA particularly problematic in hospitals?
Why is MRSA particularly problematic in hospitals?
It spreads as staff move between patients
When should antibiotics NOT be prescribed?
When should antibiotics NOT be prescribed?
For viral infections
Why must patients complete the full course of antibiotics?
Why must patients complete the full course of antibiotics?
To eliminate all bacteria
Why should antibiotic use in livestock be limited?
Why should antibiotic use in livestock be limited?
Resistant bacteria transfer via food
What challenge exists in combatting resistant bacteria?
What challenge exists in combatting resistant bacteria?
New antibiotic development is slow