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What is the historical significance of 1928 in the development of Beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the historical significance of 1928 in the development of Beta-lactam antibiotics?
- Discovery of Vancomycin
- Alexander Fleming observed the antibacterial effects of Penicillin (correct)
- Florey and Chain extracted Penicillin
- Observation of zone of inhibition
Which drug is categorized under 'Drugs that affect the bacterial cell wall'?
Which drug is categorized under 'Drugs that affect the bacterial cell wall'?
- Ethinamide
- Cycloserine
- Isoniazid
- Vancomycin (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of Bacitracin?
What is the mechanism of action of Bacitracin?
- Inhibit protein synthesis
- Injury to plasma membrane
- Inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
- Inhibit cell wall synthesis (correct)
Which drugs are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections?
Which drugs are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections?
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What is the significance of the observation of a clear zone around the fungal colony?
What is the significance of the observation of a clear zone around the fungal colony?
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