Question detail
Which of the following is a reason why antibiotic-resistant strains are difficult to treat?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. They are not affected by antibiotics.
- B. They are more easily killed by painkillers.
- C. They mutate faster than other bacteria.
- D. They only exist in hospitals.
Answer
The correct option is They are not affected by antibiotics. because it matches the approved biology in Antibiotics and painkillers within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is They are not affected by antibiotics. because it stays accurate for Antibiotics and painkillers in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain why the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains is a major concern and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Antibiotic Resistance
Students often confuse antibiotic resistance with the idea that antibiotics are ineffective against all bacteria, rather than understanding that resistance occurs in specific strains.
Clarify that antibiotic resistance refers to specific bacteria that have evolved to survive antibiotic treatment, while antibiotics can still be effective against non-resistant strains.
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