Most Antibacterial Drugs Disrupt or Destroy Bacterial Cellular Characteristics That

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Essay

Most antibacterial drugs disrupt or destroy bacterial cellular characteristics that are different from those of eukaryotic cells or that may not even be present in eukaryotic cells, an idea termed 'selective toxicity'. List and describe at least three cellular features of bacteria that could be targeted to inhibit or kill a bacterial pathogen.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The phenomenon where sensory receptors reduce their sensitivity to unchanging stimuli over time, enabling organisms to concentrate on environmental changes.

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one input or task while ignoring other stimuli or information that is also present.

Neural Fatigue

A temporary reduction in the ability of neurons to generate responses, often due to prolonged activity or stimulation.

Amplitude

The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.