Question detail
What is one challenge faced in the development of new drugs?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Finding effective synthetic alternatives
- B. Extracting drugs from animals
- C. Ensuring drugs do not harm body tissues
- D. Using only plant-based sources
Answer
The correct option is Ensuring drugs do not harm body tissues because it matches the approved biology in Discovery and development of drugs within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Ensuring drugs do not harm body tissues because it stays accurate for Discovery and development of drugs in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that traditional drugs were extracted from plants and microorganisms and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Traditional Drug Sources
Students often confuse traditional drugs with synthetic drugs, thinking all medicines are chemically manufactured rather than derived from natural sources.
Emphasize the distinction between traditional drugs, which are extracted from plants and microorganisms, and synthetic drugs, which are created through chemical processes. Use examples of common traditional drugs to illustrate this point.
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