Bacteriostatic Agents

question 8

Multiple Choice

Bacteriostatic agents:

• A) Kill the bacteria
• B) Limit bacterial growth
• C) Assist the body's immune system in fighting off the bacteria
• D) B and C

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Definitions:

Reaction Type

Refers to the classification of chemical reactions based on their outcome or the change they involve, such as synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, or double replacement reactions.

Iron

A chemical element with symbol Fe and atomic number 26, known for its high strength and magnetic properties.

Limiting Reactant

The reactant in a chemical reaction that limits the amount of product that can be formed because it is used up first.

Theoretical Yield

The maximum amount of product that can be generated from a given amount of reactants in a chemical reaction, under ideal conditions.