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CAIE A-Level Biology AS 10.2.2 Why Antibiotics Dont Affect Viruses Questions

Explain why antibiotics do not affect viruses using evidence from each question and mark scheme.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Biology 9700
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Explain why antibiotics do not affect viruses and distinguish viral from bacterial infections.

CAIE A-Level Biology AS 10.2.2 Why Antibiotics Dont Affect Viruses Questions question 1

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Which statement correctly explains why viruses are unaffected by penicillin?

A

Penicillin only affects host cell metabolism.

B

Penicillin only binds with 70 S ribosomes.

C

Penicillin only blocks mRNA synthesis in prokaryotes.

D

Penicillin only blocks peptidoglycan synthesis.

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