What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides?
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The question is asking for the specific mechanism by which sulfonamides function, specifically which biological process they inhibit to exert their effects.
Answer
b) Inhibit folic acid synthesis
The final answer is b) Inhibit folic acid synthesis.
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The final answer is b) Inhibit folic acid synthesis.
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Sulfonamides act as competitive inhibitors of dihydropteroate synthase, blocking folic acid synthesis crucial for bacterial growth.
Sources
- Sulfonamides - Infectious Diseases - MSD Manuals - msdmanuals.com
- How Sulfa Drugs Work | National Institutes of Health (NIH) - nih.gov
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