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Why are antibiotics unhelpful for treating the common cold?

A. Colds are caused by antibiotics.
B. Antibiotics cannot treat illnesses.
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C. Bacteria are not killed by atibiotics.
D. Colds are caused by viruses.

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Colds are only caused by viruses. Therefore, antibiotics only kill bacteria.

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