Some bacteria have become resistant to hand sanitizers

Some bacteria have become resistant to hand sanitizers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health Sciences

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the effectiveness of alcohol against bacterial infections, highlighting a study that observed increased alcohol tolerance in enterococcal bacteria over time. Researchers analyzed bacteria from 1997 to 2015, finding that post-2009 strains were more tolerant to alcohol than pre-2004 strains. Further tests showed that alcohol-tolerant bacteria persisted in mice even after cleaning with sanitizing wipes.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF