As Ben jumped on his bike and headed for the freshwater lake, his mother called after him, “Don’t swim if we have an electrical storm—it looks threatening.” This was a valid request. Why? Some...

As Ben jumped on his bike and headed for the freshwater lake, his mother called after him, “Don’t swim if we have an electrical storm—it looks threatening.” This was a valid request. Why?

Some antibiotics act by binding to certain essential enzymes in the target bacteria.

(a) How might these antibiotics influence the chemical reactions controlled by the enzymes?

(b) What is the anticipated effect on the bacteria? On the person taking the antibiotic prescription?