Q107
In certain diseases antibiotics are administered. The object is
A.
inhibit the growth of bacteria
AnswerB.
produce toxins against bacteria
C.
stimulate production of antibodies
D.
stimulate production of white blood cells for fighting the disease
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In certain diseases antibiotics are administered. The object is inhibit the growth of bacteria. An antimicrobial is a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans. Antimicrobial drugs either kill microbes (microbiocidal) or prevent the growth of microbes (microbiostatic).