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Question
which of these is a function of an antibiotic?
a substance designed to remove or kill bacteria
a substance designed to remove or kill a virus
a substance that causes bacteria to grow faster
Brief Explanations
Antibiotics are substances that target bacteria. They work by either killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. Viruses are not affected by antibiotics; antiviral drugs are used for viruses. A substance that causes bacteria to grow faster is the opposite of what an antibiotic does.
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a substance designed to remove or kill bacteria