Antibiotic Resistance Review

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Why are bacteria becoming more resistant to antibiotics?

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Bacteria are changing and evolving.

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How has antibiotic resistance changed over time?

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Bacteria are becoming more resistant to the antibiotics that are being prescribed.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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The ability for bacteria to survive the effects of antibiotics.

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Bacteria develop antibiotic resistance through ______________.

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mutations & natural selection.

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Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can weaken the effectiveness of the antibiotics. True or False?

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True.

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What is the role of mutations in antibiotic resistance?

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Mutations can lead to changes in bacterial DNA that allow them to survive antibiotic treatment.

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What is natural selection in the context of antibiotic resistance?

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Natural selection is the process where bacteria with mutations that confer resistance survive and reproduce, leading to a population of resistant bacteria.

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How can overuse of antibiotics contribute to resistance?

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Overuse of antibiotics can create selective pressure, allowing resistant bacteria to thrive.

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What are some common examples of antibiotics?

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Penicillin, amoxicillin, and tetracycline.

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What is the difference between broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antibiotics?

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Broad-spectrum antibiotics affect a wide range of bacteria, while narrow-spectrum antibiotics target specific types.