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antibiotics Flashcards

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Why are antibiotics not effective on viruses

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Viruses do not have the cellular structure for antibiotics on act on them

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How do antibiotics target bacteria?

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Cell wall and cell membrane destruction/deflation, pausing of protein, DNA and folate synthesis

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How do antibiotics help the body resist bacteria?

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efflux, immunity and bypass, target modification of DNA and deactivating enzymes

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