Which of the Following Types of Agents Acts Specifically by Inhibiting

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of agents acts specifically by inhibiting bacterial growth or reproduction?

• A) Bacteriostatic
• B) Antiseptic
• C) Pathological
• D) Aseptic

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Definitions:

Somatic Cell

Any living organism's cell that excludes those used for reproduction.

Cloned

Cloned refers to the process or product of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or its cells.

Tumor Suppressor Gene

A gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer. When this gene is mutated to cause a loss or reduction in its function, the cell can progress to cancer.

Growth Factor Gene

A gene that codes for a growth factor, which is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation.