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Which of the following is the correct definition of antibacterials?
Which of the following is the correct definition of antibacterials?
- Drugs that are effective against bacterial infections (correct)
- Drugs that destroy microorganisms within the body
- Drugs that kill bacteria
- Drugs that inhibit the growth of bacteria
Which of the following is the correct classification for antibiotics possessing the β-lactam ring structure?
Which of the following is the correct classification for antibiotics possessing the β-lactam ring structure?
- Bacteriostatic antibiotics
- Bactericidal antibiotics
- β-Lactam antibiotics (correct)
- Antimicrobial antibiotics
What is the name of the ring structure found in β-lactam antibiotics?
What is the name of the ring structure found in β-lactam antibiotics?
- α-lactam ring
- δ-lactam ring
- γ-lactam ring
- β-lactam ring (correct)
Which microorganisms were β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from?
Which microorganisms were β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from?
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What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic antibiotics?
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