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Why are antibiotics used as drugs to treat infections?
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeNEET
Options:
  • A Because they are purely synthetic compounds
  • B Because they stimulate the growth of microorganisms
  • C Because they have low toxicity for humans and animals
  • D Because they are produced by viruses
Solution:
2053 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Because they have low toxicity for humans and animals
Antibiotics are used to treat infections because of their low toxicity for humans and animals.

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