The ability of an antibiotic to target pathogens without major effects on human cells is termed:

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Selective toxicity is the ability of an antibiotic to selectively target microorganisms while leaving human cells unharmed. This property is important for effective and safe treatment of bacterial infections. Choice B (selective synthesis) refers to a process in which specific molecules are produced in a selective manner. Choice C (bacteriostatic action) describes antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth, while choice D (opportunistic action) is not a term used to describe antibiotic properties.

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