Match the following antibiotic classes with their primary targets: Fluoroquinolones | DNA replication, Sulfonamides | Metabolic pathway inhibition, Penicillins | Protein synthesis,... Match the following antibiotic classes with their primary targets: Fluoroquinolones | DNA replication, Sulfonamides | Metabolic pathway inhibition, Penicillins | Protein synthesis, Tetracyclines | Cell wall synthesis.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to match various antibiotic classes with their respective primary targets in a biological context. Each class of antibiotic has a specific mechanism of action it employs to fight bacterial infections.
Answer
Fluoroquinolones target DNA replication, sulfonamides inhibit metabolic pathways, penicillins inhibit cell wall synthesis, tetracyclines inhibit protein synthesis.
Correctly matched pairs are:
- Fluoroquinolones | DNA replication
- Sulfonamides | Metabolic pathway inhibition
- Penicillins | Cell wall synthesis
- Tetracyclines | Protein synthesis
Answer for screen readers
Correctly matched pairs are:
- Fluoroquinolones | DNA replication
- Sulfonamides | Metabolic pathway inhibition
- Penicillins | Cell wall synthesis
- Tetracyclines | Protein synthesis
More Information
Antibiotics work by targeting specific bacterial processes or structures. Understanding these mechanisms helps in the appropriate clinical use of antibiotics and the development of new drugs.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the action of tetracyclines and penicillins; ensure you remember that tetracyclines inhibit protein synthesis, and penicillins target cell wall synthesis.
Sources
- Antibiotic Classification & Mechanism - Basic Science - Orthobullets - orthobullets.com
- Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance | Microbiology Spectrum - journals.asm.org
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