10 Questions
What is the definition of an antibiotic?
Certain chemical substances produced by microorganisms that can inhibit the growth or destroy other microorganisms in dilute concentrations.
What is the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)?
The in-vitro level of susceptibility or resistance of specific bacterial strains to applied antibiotic.
What is the effect of heavy metals on microbial cells?
Different metals cause distinct types of injuries to microbial cells, such as oxidative stress and membrane damage.
What is the range of concentration at which Chloramphenicol is a potent antibiotic?
Between 1 and 10µg/ml.
What evidence is there regarding the combination of heavy metals and antibiotics?
There is evidence that the combination of heavy metals and antibiotics works as a strong antimicrobial agent.
What specific bacterial strains do heavy metals cause distinct types of injuries to?
Microbial cells
At what concentration range is Chloramphenicol a potent antibiotic?
Between 1 and 10µg/ml
What is the in-vitro level that indicates the susceptibility or resistance of specific bacterial strains to applied antibiotic?
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
What are heavy metals defined as in terms of weight?
Metals which weigh more than 5g/cm3
What is the capability of antibiotics, as per the given text?
Inhibit the growth or destroy other microorganisms in dilute concentrations
Test your knowledge about antibiotics and heavy metals with this quiz. Explore the characteristics and effects of antibiotics like chloramphenicol and the impact of heavy metals on living organisms.
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