Most Antibiotics Are Not Effective Against Viruses Because These Antibiotics

question 21

Multiple Choice

Most antibiotics are not effective against viruses because these antibiotics do which of the following?

• A)Inhibit synthesis of cell walls
• B)Destroy DNA and RNA
• C)Inhibit all protein synthesis
• D)Target capsids
• E)Inhibit reverse transcriptase

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Definitions:

Triple Covalent

A type of chemical bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

Hydrogen Bond

An unstable linkage between two molecules due to the electrostatic force acting between a proton within one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged atoms of hydrogen, significant in acid-base chemistry and pH balance in biological systems.

Acidic

Having a pH less than 7, indicating the presence of a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.