6 Questions
What is the function of certain proteins in the plasma membranes of Gram negative bacteria?
Act as pumps that expel antibiotics
Which mechanism contributes to resistance to antibiotics like tetracycline, sulphonamides, and quinolones in Gram negative bacteria?
Active efflux pump
What is the role of the active efflux pump in preventing antibiotics from reaching an effective concentration in Gram negative bacteria?
Expelling antibiotics out of the cell
Which of the following is an example of an antimicrobial agent that acts as an antifungal?
Amphotericin B
In the context of antimicrobial agents, what is the function of an antiseptic?
To inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissues
Which type of microorganism can be targeted by an antiviral antimicrobial agent?
Retrovirus
Test your knowledge of active efflux pumps in Gram-negative bacteria with this quiz. Explore how certain proteins in the plasma membranes of these bacteria function as pumps to expel antibiotics, leading to resistance to drugs like tetracycline, sulphonamides, and quinolones.
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