Natural Selection and Antibiotic Resistance Homework

What is the main cause of strep throat?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Parasite

What are antibiotics specifically designed to destroy?

• Eukaryote cells

• Prokaryote cells

• Fungi cells

• Virus cells

What is the determining factor of fitness in the biological sense?

• Number of offspring

• Longevity

• Mental agility

• Physical strength

What is the mechanism of evolution that is illustrated by the frog example?

• Gene flow

• Genetic drift

• Natural selection

• Mutation

What is the main concern about antibiotic resistance in bacteria?

• Decreased antibiotic production

• Reduced bacterial reproduction

• Increased antibiotic effectiveness

• Limited antibiotic options

What is the main reason for the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?

• Intentional genetic modification

• Random variations

• Environmental pollution

• Excessive antibiotic use

What is the potential consequence of bacteria sharing resistant genes with each other?

• Increased competition

• Spread of resistance

• Decreased resistance

• Reduced reproduction

What is the primary recommendation for using antibiotics?

• Use for any illness

• Use for viral infections

• Use only for bacterial infections

• Use for preventive measures

What can protect from serious bacterial infections such as diptheria and tetanus?

• Vaccines

• Antibiotics

• Painkillers

• Antiviral drugs

What is the main challenge for hospitals in dealing with antibiotic resistance?

• Inadequate hygiene practices

• High patient volume

• Treating multiple patients with bacterial infections

• Limited resources