antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
Why are antibiotics not effective on viruses
A
Viruses do not have the cellular structure for antibiotics on act on them
2
Q
How do antibiotics target bacteria?
A
Cell wall and cell membrane destruction/deflation, pausing of protein, DNA and folate synthesis
3
Q
How do antibiotics help the body resist bacteria?
A
efflux, immunity and bypass, target modification of DNA and deactivating enzymes
