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Which of the following is an example of a natural antibiotic?
What is the main advantage of semisynthetic antibiotics discussed in class?
Which antibiotic is synthesized in the laboratory and is a synthetic drug?
Which mode of antibiotic action targets peptidoglycan, exclusive to bacterial cells?
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Which antibiotic is not a true antibiotic but is often discussed with antibiotics?
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Study Notes
Antibiotics
- Lysozyme is an example of a natural antibiotic.
- The main advantage of semisynthetic antibiotics is that they can be modified to improve their efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics.
- Sulfa drugs are synthesized in the laboratory and are synthetic antibiotics.
- Inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis is a mode of antibiotic action that targets bacterial cells exclusively, as peptidoglycan is a unique component of bacterial cell walls.
- Antiseptics are not true antibiotics but are often discussed with antibiotics, as they also inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
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Test your knowledge of antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs in this CSUEB Microbiology quiz. Recall specific examples of antibiotics and drugs used to treat infectious diseases. Review the definition of antibiotics and their role in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
