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Medicine and the Immune System

Question 7 • FL-2000310-Biology 1 Sem 2

Which is the difference between an antibiotic and an antiviral?

Answer
A
Antibiotics build up immunity, and antivirals increase white blood cells.
B
Antibiotics treat the symptoms, and antivirals destroy the causing organism.
C
Antibiotics are in liquid form, and antivirals are in mist form.
D
Antibiotics kill pathogens, and antivirals reduce symptoms of illnesses caused by viruses.

Explanation

Antibiotics work against bacteria by killing them or stopping their growth; they do not treat viral infections. Antiviral medicines act against viruses, often by slowing their replication, which can reduce how long or how severe an illness is. So D is the best choice, though antivirals do more than simply relieve symptoms.

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