7 Questions
What is the mechanism of action of Trimethoprim as an antimicrobial?
Inhibits folic acid synthesis
Which antimicrobial class includes Imipenem and doripenem?
Carbapenems
Which class of antimicrobials interferes with the synthesis of folic acid by bacteria?
Beta-lactam antimicrobials
Which antimicrobial class does Linezolid belong to?
Oxazolidinones
What is the primary target of Rifamycins like Rifampicin?
RNA polymerase
Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosome?
Clarithromycin
What is the mechanism of action of Colistin as an antibiotic?
Disruption of cell membrane integrity
Test your knowledge on the classification of antibiotics, including natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic drugs, microorganisms that produce antibiotics, and different classification criteria like range of activity, antimicrobial activity, mechanisms of action, and molecular structure.
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