The Type of Antimicrobial Drug That Would Be Least Toxic

question 46

Multiple Choice

The type of antimicrobial drug that would be least toxic to humans is a drug that:

• A) inhibits protein synthesis
• B) disrupts the cytoplasmic membrane
• C) inhibits nucleic acid synthesis
• D) inhibits metabolic pathways
• E) inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Definitions:

Water Soluble

Characteristic of a substance that can be dissolved in water.

Vitamin

Organic compounds required in small quantities for essential metabolic reactions in living organisms.

Stored

When referring to a general term, it means to put away or accumulate for future use.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.