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What is the process that occurs to antimicrobial agents due to enzymatic inactivation?
What is the process that occurs to antimicrobial agents due to enzymatic inactivation?
- They are neutralized without any effect
- They form stronger bonds with pathogens
- They are broken down and rendered ineffective (correct)
- They become more potent
How does enzymatic inactivation impact the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents?
How does enzymatic inactivation impact the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents?
- It reduces their ability to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms (correct)
- It has no effect on their effectiveness
- It enhances their ability to target specific pathogens
- It prolongs their shelf life
What is the consequence of enzymatic inactivation on antimicrobial agents?
What is the consequence of enzymatic inactivation on antimicrobial agents?
- It makes them resistant to microbial degradation
- It has no impact on their antimicrobial activity
- It compromises their ability to protect against infections (correct)
- It increases their potency against a wide range of pathogens
