Question

question 26 scientists have developed antibiotics that destroy the cell walls of some cells. this medicine works really well on bacteria. would it work well on viruses? a no, because viruses are not made up of cells and lack a cell wall b no, because viruses only have plasma membranes c yes, because viruses and bacteria both make people sick d yes, because viruses and bacteria have the same structure

Explanation:

Antibiotics target cell walls, which are cellular structures. Viruses are acellular and lack cell walls, so such antibiotics would not work on them.

Answer:

a. No, because viruses are not made up of cells and lack a cell wall