The basis for the selective toxicity of tetracyclines is that they
A) are bacteriostatic.
B) bind strongly to bacterial ribosomes.
C) interfere with cell wall synthesis.
D) can be taken orally.
E) do not induce resistance.
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Q3: An antimicrobial drug that has a broad
Q4: A bactericidal drug
A)is effective against a range
Q5: The generic name for a drug is
A)the
Q6: Beta-lactamases are
A)human cell proteins that break down
Q7: Cephalosporins
A)are synthetic antimicrobial drugs.
B)are infrequently used because
Q9: Which genus of bacteria is a major
Q10: Which of the following antibiotics does NOT
Q11: Chloramphenicol is an antibacterial compound which
A)is mainly
Q12: The first antimicrobial drug used to combat
Q13: Selective toxicity of an antimicrobial drug refers
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