Resistant Bacteria (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are resistant bacteria?
What are resistant bacteria?
Bacteria that survive antibiotics
Why do bacteria have frequent opportunities for genetic mutations?
Why do bacteria have frequent opportunities for genetic mutations?
They reproduce quickly
What happens to non-resistant bacteria when exposed to antibiotics?
What happens to non-resistant bacteria when exposed to antibiotics?
They die off
How do resistant bacteria pass on their resistance?
How do resistant bacteria pass on their resistance?
To their offspring through genes
Why do resistant bacterial diseases spread quickly?
Why do resistant bacterial diseases spread quickly?
Population lacks immunity and few treatments
What is MRSA?
What is MRSA?
A superbug resistant to many antibiotics
Where is MRSA particularly problematic?
Where is MRSA particularly problematic?
In hospitals
Why should antibiotics not be prescribed for viral infections?
Why should antibiotics not be prescribed for viral infections?
They are ineffective against viruses
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?
Overuse can create resistant bacteria
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
What is a major challenge in combatting resistant bacteria?
What is a major challenge in combatting resistant bacteria?
New antibiotic development is slow and costly