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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.
True
MBC stands for minimum bacteriostatic concentration.
False
MIC is the minimum concentration of drug that can inhibit the growth of the microorganism.
True
Narrow-spectrum antibiotics affect a wide range of bacteria types.
False
Natural antibiotics are synthesized in a laboratory setting.
False
Semi-synthetic antimicrobials are natural antimicrobials with additives.
True
Test your knowledge about antibiotics and anti-microbial drugs, including natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic compounds. Explore the differences between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics.
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