Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Chemistry Comes Alive - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 59: 2b

Answer

The anticipated affect on the bacteria is metabolic failure and cell death. The anticipated affect on the person taking antibiotics is relief from the infection caused by the bacteria as the bacterial cells are weakened and die.

Work Step by Step

Slow or nonexistent chemical reactions in the absence of enzymes mean bacterial cells will be unable to function. This failure means relief from infection for the host (the person taking the antibiotics).
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