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What are antibiotics?
What are antibiotics?
- Chemical substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms produced by humans
- Chemical substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms produced by plants
- Chemical substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms produced by animals
- Chemical substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms produced by other microorganisms (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a producer of antibiotics?
Which of the following is NOT a producer of antibiotics?
- Virus (correct)
- Actinomycetes
- Fungi
- Bacillus
Which of the following microorganisms is not a producer of antibiotics?
Which of the following microorganisms is not a producer of antibiotics?
- Actinomycetes
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Virus (correct)
What is the mode of action of antibiotics?
What is the mode of action of antibiotics?
Which antibiotic inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to the last D-alanine?
Which antibiotic inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to the last D-alanine?
Which antibiotic inhibits cell wall synthesis through transpeptidation?
Which antibiotic inhibits cell wall synthesis through transpeptidation?
Which antibiotic prevents peptide bond formation and is effective against obligate anaerobic bacteria?
Which antibiotic prevents peptide bond formation and is effective against obligate anaerobic bacteria?
Which antibiotic prevents initiation of protein synthesis?
Which antibiotic prevents initiation of protein synthesis?
Which antibiotic binds to the last D-alanine, stops removal by blocking enzymes?
Which antibiotic binds to the last D-alanine, stops removal by blocking enzymes?
Which antibiotic prevents translocation?
Which antibiotic prevents translocation?
Which antibiotic binds to DNA and prevents replication and transcription?
Which antibiotic binds to DNA and prevents replication and transcription?
Which antibiotic distorts the phospholipid bilayer by altering the semi-permeability?
Which antibiotic distorts the phospholipid bilayer by altering the semi-permeability?
Which antibiotic inhibits peptide bond formation and causes dissociation of polysome?
Which antibiotic inhibits peptide bond formation and causes dissociation of polysome?
Which antibiotic distorts the phospholipid bilayer by altering the semi-permeability?
Which antibiotic distorts the phospholipid bilayer by altering the semi-permeability?
Which antibiotic causes anemia as a side effect?
Which antibiotic causes anemia as a side effect?
Which antibiotic binds with sterols in the cell membranes, especially for mycoplasmas?
Which antibiotic binds with sterols in the cell membranes, especially for mycoplasmas?
Which antibiotic causes decolorization of teeth as a side effect?
Which antibiotic causes decolorization of teeth as a side effect?
Which antibiotic binds to DNA, prevents replication and transcription?
Which antibiotic binds to DNA, prevents replication and transcription?
Which antibiotic causes hearing problems as a side effect?
Which antibiotic causes hearing problems as a side effect?
Which antibiotic inhibits peptide bond formation and causes dissociation of polysome?
Which antibiotic inhibits peptide bond formation and causes dissociation of polysome?
Which antibiotic prevents DNA gyrase from uncoiling DNA?
Which antibiotic prevents DNA gyrase from uncoiling DNA?
Which antibiotic prevents tRNA, amino acids, and ribosomal binding?
Which antibiotic prevents tRNA, amino acids, and ribosomal binding?
Which antibiotic inhibits RNA polymerase, therefore inhibits DNA replication and transcription?
Which antibiotic inhibits RNA polymerase, therefore inhibits DNA replication and transcription?
Flashcards
What are antibiotics?
What are antibiotics?
Chemicals produced by microorganisms that kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
Antibiotic Producers (Excluding)
Antibiotic Producers (Excluding)
Viruses are not producers of antibiotics; bacteria and fungi are.
Antibiotic Action Modes
Antibiotic Action Modes
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, cell membrane function, and DNA/RNA synthesis.
Vancomycin's Action
Vancomycin's Action
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Mode of Action of Penicillin
Mode of Action of Penicillin
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Clindamycin's Target
Clindamycin's Target
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Streptomycin's Function
Streptomycin's Function
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Vancomycin: Blocking Enzymes
Vancomycin: Blocking Enzymes
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How Erythromycin Works
How Erythromycin Works
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Actinomycin's Impact
Actinomycin's Impact
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Polymyxin's Effect
Polymyxin's Effect
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Lincomycin's Disruptive Action
Lincomycin's Disruptive Action
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Tetracycline's Side Effect
Tetracycline's Side Effect
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Nystatin's Target
Nystatin's Target
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Side Effect: Chloramphenicol
Side Effect: Chloramphenicol
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Purpose of Nalidixic acid
Purpose of Nalidixic acid
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Effect of Tetracycline
Effect of Tetracycline
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Effect of Rifampicin
Effect of Rifampicin
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Streptomycin's Side effect
Streptomycin's Side effect
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