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What are the possible mechanisms of action of anti-microbial drugs?

Introduction Antimicrobial drugs are chemical agents used to inhibit or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. These drugs play a vital role in treating infectious diseases and have significantly improved public health. Understanding the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial drugs helps in designing new antibiotics, overcoming resistance, and choosing the right therapeutic […]

How are antibiotics used to inhibit transcription in prokaryotes? Provide examples of such inhibitors.

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Introduction Antibiotics are medicines used to kill or stop the growth of bacteria. One way antibiotics work is by targeting bacterial transcription – the process by which bacteria make RNA from DNA. In this answer, we’ll explore how antibiotics inhibit transcription in prokaryotes and provide examples of commonly used antibiotics that act this way. What

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