Amoeba Sisters: Natural Selection

What causes strep throat?

• A virus

• A fungus

• An allergy

• A bacterium

Why are antibiotics not effective against viruses?

• Antibiotics target eukaryotic cells, not prokaryotic cells

• Viruses are too small

• Viruses are not living organisms

• Antibiotics target prokaryotic cells, not eukaryotic cells

What is a key factor in natural selection?

• The ability to live longer

• The number of offspring produced

• The color of the organism

• The organism's size

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How do darker frogs have an advantage in their habitat?

• They are faster

• They are less visible to predators

• They live longer

• They are stronger

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What can cause antibiotic resistance in bacteria?

• Overuse of antibiotics

• Bacteria wanting to resist

• Use of vaccines

• Eating healthy

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How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

• Through random mutations

• By moving to a different environment

• By increasing in size

• Through learning

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Why is it challenging to treat infections in hospitals?

• Lack of medical staff

• Too many patients

• Presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

• Lack of antibiotics

What is a consequence of using antibiotics when not needed?

• It can lead to antibiotic resistance

• It kills viruses

• It makes antibiotics stronger

• It has no effect

Why is it important to develop new antibiotics?

• To cure all diseases

• To stay ahead of bacterial evolution

• Because old antibiotics are less effective against viruses

• To make money

What is the role of vaccines in combating bacterial infections?

• They protect against specific bacterial infections

• They prevent viral infections

• They cure bacterial infections

• They directly kill bacteria