⭐ There are 5 basic antibiotic mechanisms of action against bacteria: ⠀
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1) Inhibition of cell wall synthesis⠀
2) Alteration of cell membranes⠀
3) Inhibition of protein synthesis ⠀
4) Inhibition of nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) synthesis ⠀
5) Inhibition of folic acid synthesis ⠀
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‼️ Due to increasing resistance to these antibiotics and their mechanisms, developing new antimicrobials and understanding their mechanisms of action are important. ⠀
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