Practice Addressing Antibiotic Resistance - 13.4.2 | Chapter 13: Option D – Medicinal Chemistry | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

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What is antibiotic resistance?

💡 Hint: Think about how bacteria can change over time.

Question 2

Easy

What are beta-lactamase inhibitors used for?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the antibiotic is attacked.

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Question 1

What is antibiotic resistance?

  • A. The ability to treat infections
  • B. The ability of bacteria to survive despite antibiotics
  • C. The effectiveness of antibiotics

💡 Hint: Think about the bacteria's capability in the presence of treatment.

Question 2

True or False: Beta-lactamase can make penicillin ineffective.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Imagine what happens to an antibiotic when it gets degraded.

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Question 1

Given a bacterial strain known to produce beta-lactamase, propose a treatment plan including the specific antibiotics and strategies to combat resistance.

💡 Hint: Consider both antibiotic types and any protective agents.

Question 2

Analyze the potential impact of not developing new antibiotics on public health in the next decade.

💡 Hint: Think about historical examples where bacteria became resistant after extensive antibiotic use.

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