Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Agents
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What is the primary function of antibiotics?

  • To neutralize toxins produced by microorganisms
  • To promote the growth of microorganisms
  • To modify the genetic material of microorganisms
  • To suppress the growth of microorganisms (correct)
  • Why are antibiotics commonly referred to as 'antimicrobial agents'?

  • Because they cover a wide range of synthetic, semisynthetic, and natural agents (correct)
  • Because they only target eukaryotic microorganisms
  • Because they are exclusively produced by bacteria
  • Because they are not effective against fungal microorganisms
  • What is the main reason for the powerful and specific activity of antimicrobial drugs?

  • Their ability to promote the growth of prokaryotic microorganisms
  • Their selective toxicity for targets unique to prokaryote and fungal microorganisms (correct)
  • Their similarity to eukaryotic microorganisms
  • Their inability to affect the genetic material of microorganisms
  • Why are antimicrobial drugs not toxic to human cells?

    <p>They have a higher affinity for bacterial and fungal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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