Amoxicillin is very effective for treating infections with Gram-positive bacteria but rarely causes side effects in humans. This is an example of
A) selective toxicity.
B) narrow spectrum of action.
C) a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.
D) antibiotic resistance.
E) altruism.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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