There Is an Antibiotic Called Streptomycin That Doctors Prescribe for Infection

question 32

Multiple Choice

There is an antibiotic called streptomycin that doctors prescribe for infection. The antibiotic combines with the bacteria's ribosomes causing them to lose their function. Consequently, the cells die and the person gets better. In other words, the antibiotic destroys bacteria by

• A) stopping photosynthesis.
• B) preventing them from packaging materials.
• C) stopping the production of ATP energy.
• D) not allowing them to produce proteins.
• E) stopping them from being able to move.

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Definitions:

Surgical Asepsis

The elimination of all microorganisms from objects or working areas; also called sterile technique.

Biological Sterilization Indicator

Devices that contain microorganisms of known resistance to a particular sterilization process, used to verify the effectiveness of the process.

Autoclave

A device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize medical instruments, laboratory equipment, and other materials, effectively killing microbes.

Autoclave

A device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize medical or laboratory instruments.