Drugs (B14) Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Drug definition
A
Any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body
2
Q
Antibiotics definition
A
A category of medecinal drugs that kill bacteria or stop it from reproducing.
3
Q
Virus definition
A
A particle consisting of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
4
Q
Antibiotics can either: (2)
A
- cause the bacterial cell membrane to break
- prevent bacteria from making new cell walls, so the bacteria cannot reproduce or grow
