Which of the following is a primary advantage of semisynthetic drugs?
A) They are less stable and consequently have fewer side effects.
B) They work faster.
C) They are more effective than the unmodified natural antibiotics.
D) They must be administered intravenously.
E) They are not readily absorbed.
C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: The History of Antimicrobial Agents
Learning Outcome: 10.2
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