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Compare the mechanism of action of bactericidal and bacteriostatic agents.
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- Give examples of antibiotics, their mode of action, target microorganism, and classify where they are bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?Construct a chart that summarizes the modes of action and applicationsof the major groups of antibacterial drugs (antibiotics andsynthetics).Describe five modes of action for antibiotics. For each, provide one example.
- Cite metabolites, other that antibiotics, produced by microorganisms that can inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. In what general way are these different from antibiotics?List down the 25 different antibiotics and give the mechanism of action.Describe two mechanisms by which antibacterial drugs acton microorganisms.
- Explain the target microbes/microorganism and mode of action of the antibiotic ofloxacinDescribe the production of semi-synthetic antibioticsWhat are two possible reasons for choosing a bacteriostatic treatment over a bactericidal one? Name the factors that can compromise the effectiveness of a disinfecting agent