Resistant Bacteria (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are resistant bacteria?
What are resistant bacteria?
Bacteria that survive antibiotics once effective
Why does rapid reproduction help bacteria develop resistance?
Why does rapid reproduction help bacteria develop resistance?
It allows frequent mutation opportunities
What happens to bacteria without resistance genes when exposed to antibiotics?
What happens to bacteria without resistance genes when exposed to antibiotics?
They die off
Why do diseases from resistant bacteria spread quickly?
Why do diseases from resistant bacteria spread quickly?
No immunity & limited treatments
What does MRSA stand for?
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Where is MRSA particularly problematic?
Where is MRSA particularly problematic?
Hospitals
When should antibiotics NOT be prescribed?
When should antibiotics NOT be prescribed?
For viral infections or minor conditions
Why must patients complete the full course of antibiotics?
Why must patients complete the full course of antibiotics?
To ensure all bacteria are eliminated
How should antibiotic use in livestock be managed?
How should antibiotic use in livestock be managed?
Limited to essential cases only
How can resistant bacteria from agriculture affect humans?
How can resistant bacteria from agriculture affect humans?
Through food consumption
What should medical staff and visitors do regularly to reduce transmission?
What should medical staff and visitors do regularly to reduce transmission?
Wash their hands
Why is it challenging to combat resistant bacteria?
Why is it challenging to combat resistant bacteria?
New antibiotic development is slow & costly