(39) GCSE Biology Revision "Antibiotics"

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Antibiotic

A type of medication that kills bacteria or inhibits their growth.

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Penicillin

The first antibiotic discovered, effective against many bacterial infections.

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Antibiotic resistance

When bacteria evolve and become ineffective against antibiotics due to overuse.

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Bacterial diseases

Diseases caused by bacteria, examples include salmonella food poisoning and gonorrhea.

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Painkillers

Medications that relieve pain but do not kill pathogens or treat the underlying disease.

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Viruses

Microorganisms that live and reproduce inside human cells; antibiotics cannot kill them.

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Overuse of antibiotics

When antibiotics are used excessively, leading to the evolution of resistant bacteria.

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Specific antibiotics

Antibiotics that are prescribed to target specific bacteria infections.