Antibiotics

Question 1

Who observed growth of S. Aureus that was inhibited in the area surrounding the colony of mold

Answer 1

Fleming

Question 2

Antibiotics are classified based on

Answer 2

Structure, spectrum, and function

Question 3

What are the two molecular structures antibiotics are based on?

Answer 3

B lactams Beta-lactam ring and aminoglycosides

Question 4

Name the five functional groups

Answer 4

1. inhibits cell wall syn
2. inhibits protein syn
3. inhibits membrane function
4. anti-metabolites
5. Inhibits nucleic acid syn

Question 5

Are penicillins B lactam or amino?

Answer 5

B lactam