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How can enzymatic degradation of antibacterial drugs influence antimicrobial resistance?
How can enzymatic degradation of antibacterial drugs influence antimicrobial resistance?
- Enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics
- Have no impact on bacterial resistance
- Decrease bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics (correct)
- Increase bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics
What is the key difference between acquired and induced resistance?
What is the key difference between acquired and induced resistance?
- Acquired resistance is permanent, while induced resistance is reversible (correct)
- Acquired resistance is passed on genetically, while induced resistance is temporary
- Acquired resistance is developed due to exposure to antibiotics, while induced resistance is innate
- Acquired resistance is mediated by enzymes, while induced resistance is due to altered bacterial proteins
What is the purpose of an antimicrobial susceptibility test?
What is the purpose of an antimicrobial susceptibility test?
- To measure the effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria (correct)
- To determine the speed of bacterial growth
- To detect the presence of bacterial enzymes
- To identify the type of bacteria present
Which factors contribute to classifying an antimicrobial drug as good for usage?
Which factors contribute to classifying an antimicrobial drug as good for usage?
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How do Kirby Bauer and MIC methods differ in assessing antibiotic effectiveness?
How do Kirby Bauer and MIC methods differ in assessing antibiotic effectiveness?
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