A patient receives an antibiotic for symptoms of the flu. Why

doesn’t the medication work?

The medication is for a different type of flu.

The medication is not suitable for treating the flu.

The medication is not a strong enough dosage amount to cure the

patient.

None of the above

The correct answer is B. Antibiotics are used for treating bacterial

infections, but the flu is caused by a virus. Although symptoms can

be similar in case of a cold (bacteria) or the flu (virus), viruses

cannot be treated using antibiotics.

The nucleus is important in a cell because:

It stores the DNA

Itsupportsthe cell

It makes protein

It makes energy out of food

The correct answer is A. The nucleus is the “brain” of the cell and

stores the DNA. A cell wall supports the cell (only if it is a plant).

The ribosomes make protein and the mitochondria makes energy.

Cellular respiration happens so that

Cells can copy DNA

Cells can breathe

Cells can convert nutrients to energy

Cells can divide

The correct answer is C. The term respiration typically triggers

thoughts of breathing, but in this case, it is referring to the process