wt do u means by antibiotic
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Answer:
A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
An antibiotic is a substance used to kill bacteria. ... Since the prefix anti- means fighting, opposing, or killing, and bios is the Greek word for "life," antibiotic literally means life-killing. But doctors prescribes them primarily to kill the bacteria responsible for infections in the body.
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Explanation:
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are antimicrobial drugs produced from other organisms, such as fungus and some bacteria, which are used for treating against the harmful infections caused by pathogens or harmful microorganisms. These antibiotics functions by:
Alteration of Cell Membranes.
Inhibition Antimetabolite Activity.
Inhibition of Nucleic Acid Synthesis.
Inhibiting of Cell Wall Synthesis (a most common mechanism).
Inhibition of Protein Synthesis (Translation) (second largest class).
Preventive Measures
The preventive measures can be taken to avoid infection of various diseases. The most common measure is the maintenance hygienic condition.
Immunization