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A bactericidal antibiotic kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
A bactericidal antibiotic kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
True
Bacteriostatic antibiotics prevent the growth and reproduction of bacteria, but do not necessarily kill them.
Bacteriostatic antibiotics prevent the growth and reproduction of bacteria, but do not necessarily kill them.
True
MBC stands for minimum bacteriostatic concentration.
MBC stands for minimum bacteriostatic concentration.
False
MIC is the minimum concentration of drug that can inhibit the growth of the microorganism.
MIC is the minimum concentration of drug that can inhibit the growth of the microorganism.
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Narrow-spectrum antibiotics affect a wide range of bacteria types.
Narrow-spectrum antibiotics affect a wide range of bacteria types.
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Natural antibiotics are synthesized in a laboratory setting.
Natural antibiotics are synthesized in a laboratory setting.
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Semi-synthetic antimicrobials are natural antimicrobials with additives.
Semi-synthetic antimicrobials are natural antimicrobials with additives.
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