Organisms Have a Tendency to Develop Resistance to Beta-Lactams, and Humans

question 15

Multiple Choice

Organisms have a tendency to develop resistance to beta-lactams, and humans can develop allergic reactions to them. A drug that also targets the cell wall and can be used as an alternative is _______.

• A) tetracycline
• B) ?uoroquinolone
• C) streptomycin
• D) vancomycin
• E) chloramphenicol

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Definitions:

Genetic Factors

Aspects of an individual's genetic makeup that influence their characteristics, including susceptibility to certain diseases or conditions.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate bodily functions.

Puberty

The period in which an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction, marked by hormonal changes and physical development.

Gonads

The sex glands in animals and humans (ovaries in females and testes in males) that produce sex cells and hormones.