How antibacterial drugs act on unique bacterial cells but not human cells? Give some drug example and how it targets a cell.

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How antibacterial drugs act on unique bacterial cells but not human cells? Give some drug example and how it targets a cell. 

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The antibacterial drugs are the agents that are active against the bacteria. These chemicals help in fighting against bacterial infection in humans. 

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