Question

Because the common cold is caused by a _____ it is useless to try to prevent or cure a cold with antibiotics

Answer 1

Virus

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is virus because the common cold and flu is caused by viruses and it cant be treated with antibiotics which treat bacterial infections.

Answer 2

Common cold is caused by a virus. Antibiotics work on living things (anti-life) and viruses are non-living.