Antibiotic Classification Quiz

Classification of Antibiotics

• Antibiotics can be classified based on their source of origin, which includes natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic antibiotics.

Natural Antibiotics

• This classification includes antibiotics derived from microorganisms, such as Penicillium notatum and Cephalosporin spp., which are known as fungal antibiotics.

β-Lactam Antibiotics

• This group of antibiotics includes penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and monobactams, which are characterized by having a β-lactam ring in their molecular structure.

Synthetic Antibiotics

• This type of antibiotics are purely synthetic compounds, meaning they are entirely man-made and do not occur naturally.

Mechanism of Action

• Antibiotics can also be classified based on their mode of action, such as inhibiting cell wall formation, inhibiting protein synthesis, or inhibiting DNA replication.