Antibiotics work by targeting specific processes in bacteria, either killing them or stopping their growth. There are different mechanisms of action depending on the type of antibiotic. Some, like penicillin, disrupt the bacteria’s cell wall, causing it to break apart. Others, like tetracyclines, interfere with protein synthesis, preventing bacteria from making essential proteins.
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Some antibiotics target the bacterial DNA or RNA, inhibiting replication and repair, while others affect the cell membrane, making it more permeable and leading to cell death. By targeting these key functions, antibiotics help the body’s immune system eliminate harmful bacterial infections effectively.
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- Introduction
- Mechanism
- Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Inhibition of membrane function
- Disruption of Metabolism
- Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis
- Conclusion
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