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What is the primary function of antibiotics?
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'?
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?
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?
Why are antimicrobial drugs not toxic to human cells?
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