We Risk Falling Behind in Our Efforts to Prevent Infectious

question 35

Multiple Choice

We risk falling behind in our efforts to prevent infectious bacterial diseases with the use of antibiotics because of the ____.

• A) apathy of the general public
• B) astounding reproductive rates of bacteria
• C) lack of incentive for pharmaceutical companies to create these drugs
• D) alarming rates of unprotected sex
• E) increased rates of air travel

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Definitions:

Saturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid where all carbon atoms are bonded to hydrogen atoms, without any double bonds.

Lecithin

A fatty substance found in plant and animal tissues, used as an emulsifier in food products, as well as in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.

Triglyceride

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, made up of three fatty acids and glycerol.

Wax

A lipid composed of long-chain fatty acids and alcohols that is hydrophobic and malleable at ambient temperatures.