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What is the main role of folic acid in the synthesis process?
What is the main role of folic acid in the synthesis process?
- Inhibiting bacterial growth
- Boosting energy metabolism
- Promoting DNA and RNA synthesis (correct)
- Enhancing protein production
How do bacteria obtain folic acid?
How do bacteria obtain folic acid?
- By consuming other microorganisms
- By scavenging it from host cells
- By synthesizing it from p-aminobenzoic acid (correct)
- By absorbing it from the environment
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides in inhibiting folic acid synthesis?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides in inhibiting folic acid synthesis?
- Enhancing the absorption of folic acid
- Stimulating DNA replication
- Competing with PABA for bacterial folic acid synthesis (correct)
- Directly destroying folic acid molecules
What characterizes the antibacterial spectrum of sulfonamides?
What characterizes the antibacterial spectrum of sulfonamides?
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How does trimethoprim enhance its antibacterial effect?
How does trimethoprim enhance its antibacterial effect?
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What is the primary function of co-trimoxazole?
What is the primary function of co-trimoxazole?
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Which component competes with PABA in bacterial folic acid synthesis?
Which component competes with PABA in bacterial folic acid synthesis?
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