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Exploring the World of Antimicrobial Agents

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Which term refers to chemical substances used in treating diseases?

Chemotherapeutic agents (correct)
Selective toxicity
Antimicrobial agents
Antibiotics

What is the distinct difference between antibiotics and antimicrobial agents?

Antibiotics are extracted from a mold, while antimicrobial agents inhibit certain metabolic pathways
Antibiotics destroy the pathogen without harming the host, while antimicrobial agents are capable of inhibiting another organism
Antibiotics inhibit certain metabolic pathways, while antimicrobial agents are extracted from a mold
Antibiotics are capable of inhibiting another organism, while antimicrobial agents destroy the pathogen without harming the host (correct)

Who discovered the first sulfa drug?

Penicillin
Paul Ehrlich
Gerhard Domagk (correct)
Katrine Paujana

What did Paul Ehrlich speculate about in 1950?

Magic bullet (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'antibiosis'?

An organism that is capable of inhibiting another organism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe chemical substances used in treating diseases?

Chemotherapeutic Agent (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who speculated about a 'magic bullet' in 1950?

Paul Ehrlich (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinct difference between antibiotics and antimicrobial agents?

Antibiotics are selective toxic compounds, while antimicrobial agents are chemical substances used in treating diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers