Which of the following types of agents acts specifically by inhibiting bacterial growth or reproduction?

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Bacteriostatic agents bind to bacterial cells and prevent them from either growing or replicating, but do not kill them outright. Antiseptics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of disease-causing microorganisms on the skin or other tissues. Pathological and aseptic agents are not types of antimicrobial agents.

Which of the Following Types of Agents Acts Specifically by Inhibiting