Biology

Question

Question 4 of 10

Why are antibiotics unhelpful for treating the common cold?

O A. Antibiotics cannot treat disease.

• B. Colds are caused by antibiotics.

• c. Colds are caused by bacteria.

O D. Antibiotics attack only bacteria.

Answer

C. Colds are caused by bacteria.

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Antibiotics are not effective for treating the common cold because colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial...