Pathogens are microorganisms that cure disease. a. true b. false

Will treating a viral infection with antibiotics affect the course of the infection? a) no; antibiotics work by inhibiting enzymes specific to bacteria. antibiotics have no effect on eukaryotic or virally encoded enzymes.b) no; antibiotics do not kill viruses because viruses do not have dna or rna.c) yes; antibiotics activate the immune system, and this decreases the severity of the infection. d) yes; antibiotics can prevent viral entry into the cell by binding to host-receptor proteins.

Take a nutritional supplement during times of stress a. is recommended by al doctors as a stress management technique b. has been scientifically proven to aid in stress management c. only adds to the stress you’re feeling d. can you feel better because you believe it will you

Which of these contraceptive methods on its own is least likely to prevent pregnancy ? a. spermicides b. condoms c. surgical sterilization d. oral contraceptives