5 Questions
How are antibiotics classified?
According to origin, chemical structure, spectrum of activity, and mode of action
Which of the following is an example of a natural antibiotic of fungal origin?
Penicillin
What are semi-synthetic antibiotics?
Chemically modified natural antibiotics
Which category of antibiotics is produced by a synthetic process?
Synthetic antibiotics
What is the primary difference between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics?
Bacteriostatic inhibits bacterial growth, while bactericidal kills bacteria
Study Notes
Antibiotic Classification
- Antibiotics can be classified into three categories: natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic antibiotics.
Natural Antibiotics
- Natural antibiotics are derived from microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.
- An example of a natural antibiotic of fungal origin is penicillin.
Semi-Synthetic Antibiotics
- Semi-synthetic antibiotics are derived from natural antibiotics through chemical modification.
- They are created by modifying the structure of natural antibiotics to enhance their effectiveness and stability.
Synthetic Antibiotics
- Synthetic antibiotics are produced entirely through a synthetic process.
- They are created in a laboratory using chemical reactions and do not occur naturally.
Bacteriostatic vs. Bactericidal Antibiotics
- Bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria, preventing them from multiplying.
- Bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria directly.
- The primary difference between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics is their mechanism of action, with bacteriostatic antibiotics only inhibiting growth and bactericidal antibiotics causing bacterial death.
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