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What is the mode of action of antimicrobial drugs?
Options
- AAntimicrobial drugs primarily stimulate the immune system to fight infections.
- BAntimicrobial drugs can kill microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, fungi or other parasites. They can, alter
- CAntimicrobial drugs block the action of specific enzymes in viruses.
- DAntimicrobial drugs kill bacteria by disrupting their cell walls.
Correct answer
B. Antimicrobial drugs can kill microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, fungi or other parasites. They can, alter
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Antimicrobial drugs can kill microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, fungi or other parasites. They can, alternatively, inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes.