Chapter 20- Antimicrobials Flashcards by Claire Williams | Brainscape

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narrow spectrum

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antibiotics have an effect on specific bacteria

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antibiotic

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substance produced that inhibits microbes

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broad spectrum

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antibodies that have an effect on a wide range of bacteria

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antimicrobial actions

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inhibit cell wall synthesis
inhibit protein synthesis
damage plasma membrane
inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
inhibit metabolic reactions

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