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Why are antibiotics used as drugs to treat infections?

Options

  1. ABecause they are purely synthetic compounds
  2. BBecause they stimulate the growth of microorganisms
  3. CBecause they have low toxicity for humans and animals
  4. DBecause they are produced by viruses

Correct answer

C. Because they have low toxicity for humans and animals

Step-by-step solution

Antibiotics are used to treat infections because of their low toxicity for humans and animals.

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