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Question
A narrow spectrum antibiotic is active against ______.
Options
gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria.
gram-negative bacteria only.
single organism or one disease.
both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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Solution
A narrow spectrum antibiotic is active against gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria.
Explanation:
A narrow-spectrum antibiotic is active against gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria.
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