What effect do macrolides have on gram-positive bacteria?
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The question is asking about the effectiveness of macrolides, which are a class of antibiotics, against gram-positive bacteria by providing multiple choice options.
Answer
Macrolides inhibit protein synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria by targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Macrolides are most effective against Gram-positive bacteria. They work by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis.
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Macrolides are most effective against Gram-positive bacteria. They work by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis.
More Information
Macrolides are a group of antibiotics that not only affect Gram-positive bacteria but also some Gram-negative bacteria, especially respiratory pathogens.
Tips
A common mistake is not recognizing that while macrolides are mainly active against Gram-positive bacteria, they can also affect some Gram-negative bacteria.
Sources
- Macrolides - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Macrolide Antibiotics - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
