Sulfonamides: Bacterial Inhibition and Human Use
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What is the primary effect of antibacterial sulfonamides on bacteria?

  • Promoting bacterial resistance
  • Inhibiting bacterial growth and multiplication (correct)
  • Enhancing bacterial metabolism
  • Killing bacteria
  • What is the primary function of sulfonamides in treating allergies and coughs?

  • Killing the allergens and bacteria causing coughs
  • Boosting the immune system
  • Providing relief from symptoms (correct)
  • Preventing allergic reactions and coughing
  • How do humans acquire folate (vitamin B9)?

  • Through sunlight exposure
  • Through diet (correct)
  • Through antifungal medications
  • Through bacterial synthesis
  • Which medication category contains drugs with the moiety also present in sulfonamides?

    <p>Diuretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What paved the way for the antibiotic revolution in medicine?

    <p>Prontosil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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