Which is a characteristic that distinguishes sulfonamides from other drugs used to treat bacterial infection?
A) Sulfonamides are bactericidal.
B) Sulfonamides are not derived from biologic substances.
C) Sulfonamides have antifungal and antiviral properties.
D) Sulfonamides increase bacterial synthesis of folic acid.
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