Question

1. according to the text, what is one danger of overusing antibacterial soaps and gels?

a) they can cause the skin to become too oily
b) they may remove beneficial microorganisms, making a person more open to pathogens
c) they are often too expensive for the average consumer
d) they only work against viruses, not bacteria

1. what is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

a) an epidemic is helpful, while a pandemic is harmful
b) an epidemic affects plants, while a pandemic affects animals
c) an epidemic is an outbreak of disease; a pandemic is a worldwide epidemic
d) an epidemic is caused by bacteria, while a pandemic is caused by fungi

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Antibacterial soaps/gels typically don't make skin oily; they may dry it, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: Overusing them can kill beneficial microbes, leaving the body more vulnerable to harmful pathogens (pathogens), which is a known danger.
• Option c: Cost isn't a "danger" related to overuse effects, so c is incorrect.
• Option d: Antibacterial products target bacteria, not viruses, so d is incorrect.

Analyzing each option:

• Option a: Both epidemics and pandemics are harmful (disease outbreaks), so a is wrong.
• Option b: Both can affect humans/animals; no plant - animal distinction, so b is wrong.
• Option c: An epidemic is a disease outbreak in a region, a pandemic is a worldwide epidemic (e.g., COVID - 19 was a pandemic as it spread globally), so c is correct.
• Option d: Both can be caused by various pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi), no such specific cause distinction, so d is wrong.

Answer:

b) They may remove beneficial microorganisms, making a person more open to pathogens

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