10. (06.02 MC) Which of the following correctly explains the role of antibiotics in the human body? (2 points) They break down damaging toxins created by bacteria. They increase the number of white blood cells in the blood. • They rupture the cell wall or prevent protein synthesis in bacteria. • They reduce the effects of fever, swelling, and inflammation in the body.

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Question
10. (06.02 MC)
Which of the following correctly explains the role of antibiotics in the human body? (2 points)
They break down damaging toxins created by bacteria.
They increase the number of white blood cells in the blood.
• They rupture the cell wall or prevent protein synthesis in bacteria.
• They reduce the effects of fever, swelling, and inflammation in the body.
Answer

They rupture the cell wall or prevent protein synthesis in bacteria.

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Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections by targeting the bacteria and disrupting their ability to grow and reproduce. They do this by either rupturing the...
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