10 Questions
What is the basic structure shared by all penicillins?
6-aminopenicillanic acid and beta-lactam ring
Which type of chemotherapeutic agent reversibly inhibits growth?
Static agents
What are antibiotics primarily used to treat?
Pathogens and microorganisms
What kind of drugs are effective against a limited variety of pathogens?
Narrow-spectrum drugs
What do cephalosporium fungi yield that are antimicrobial substances?
Cephalosporins
Which term describes chemotherapeutic agents that inhibit or kill the pathogen while harming the host as little as possible?
Cidal
What is the general microbial group targeted by antibacterial drugs?
Bacteria
What is the shared basic structure of all penicillins?
6-aminopenicillanic acid and beta-lactam ring
Which type of drugs are effective only against a limited variety of pathogens?
Narrow-spectrum drugs
What term is used for chemotherapeutic agents that reversibly inhibit growth of microorganisms?
Static agents
Explore the role of antibiotics in treating diseases and their impact on microbial pathogens and the host. Learn about the use of chemotherapeutic agents and their function in modern medicine.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
