7 Questions
What is the main role of folic acid in the synthesis process?
Promoting DNA and RNA synthesis
How do bacteria obtain folic acid?
By synthesizing it from p-aminobenzoic acid
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides in inhibiting folic acid synthesis?
Competing with PABA for bacterial folic acid synthesis
What characterizes the antibacterial spectrum of sulfonamides?
They are broad-spectrum bactericidal
How does trimethoprim enhance its antibacterial effect?
By acting synergistically with sulphamethoxazole
What is the primary function of co-trimoxazole?
To act as a bactericidal combination
Which component competes with PABA in bacterial folic acid synthesis?
Sulfonamides
Test your knowledge on how folic acid is essential for DNA and RNA synthesis, how bacteria produce their own folic acid, and how sulfonamides inhibit folic acid synthesis by competing with p-aminobenzoic acid. This quiz covers important concepts in biochemistry.
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