An antibiotic is a type of medication that cures infectious diseases why does the word antibiotic suggest that these medications would be ineffective against viruses

Answer 1

Amarion,

Great question. You will need to break down the word

Anti - Against

Bio - Life

Tic- Pertaining to.

Antibiotic = Pertaining to against life = Something that will destroy life. Viruses are not living organizations but bacteria is.

Antibiotic = Bacteria

Antifungal = Fungus

Antiviral = Virus.