Answer: bacteria.
- A viruses only
- B bacteria
- C minerals
- D vitamins
Correct answer: B. bacteria
Explanation: Antibiotics act against bacteria; they are ineffective against viruses.
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.
Concept context
Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.