Penicillin Exerts Its Antibiotic Effect Primarily Through Destruction of the Cell

question 26

Multiple Choice

Penicillin exerts its antibiotic effect primarily through destruction of the cell wall of the pathogen.Which of the following are most apt to be affected by penicillin?

• A)Viruses
• B)Bacteria
• C)Worms
• D)Ectoparasites

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Definitions:

Antifungals

Medications specifically designed to treat or prevent fungal infections by disrupting the cell structures of fungi or preventing their growth.

Keratolytics

Substances used to soften and remove excess keratin from the skin's surface.

Actinic Dermatitis

A skin condition caused by exposure to ultraviolet or other forms of radiation, leading to inflammation, redness, and damage.

Radiant Energy

The energy of electromagnetic waves, including light, radio waves, and X-rays, which can travel through space.