Biology · IGCSE · Cambridge · Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Biology 0970 (Extended) (2026–2028) · Specification point · 15.1 · Drugs
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15.1 Drugs
| Core | Supplement |
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1 Describe a drug as any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body | |
2 Describe the use of antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections | |
3 State that some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics which reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics | 5 Explain how using antibiotics only when essential can limit the development of resistant bacteria such as MRSA |
4 State that antibiotics kill bacteria but do not affect viruses |