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What is the mode of action of antibiotics against a bacterial cell?
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Multiple mechanisms: It depends on the type of antibiotics, some work on the disruption of the bacterial cell wall,through inhibition or regulation of enzymes involved in cell wall biosynthesis, others may work on metabolic pathways such as nucleic acid metabolism and repair, or protein synthesis.
Answered 6/12/2017
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