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Which type of antibiotics act against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Fluorinated quinolones
Which type of antibiotics are selective inhibitors of bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Cephalosporins
Which type of antibiotics are capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria?
Tetracyclines
Which antibiotic has selective toxicity by inhibiting targets in the microbe that do not exist in the human host?
Penicillins
Which antibiotic is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic acting mainly against Gram-positive organisms?
Benzyl penicillin (penicillin G)
Test your knowledge on the classification of antibacterial agents based on their spectrum of activity and mechanisms of action. Learn about narrow and broad spectrum antibiotics and their effectiveness against different types of bacteria.
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