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A chemical that kills bacteria or slows their growth is called?
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∙ 13y ago
Antibiotics, is a generalized answer, however there are different types of antibiotics.
There are Bacteriostatic Agents which answer your question in that they inhibit the growth of bacteria which is a microorganism
Then there are bactericidal agents (bacteriocide) and they kill bacteria which is a microorganism
Agents having the suffix -cidal kill organisms, agents having the suffix -static merely inhibit their growth and reproduction.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoChemical substances that kill or slow the growth of bacteria are called antibiotics. Examples of antibiotics are penicillin, amoxicillin, streptomycin and erythromycin.
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∙ 11y agoA solution that slows the growth of microorganisms is a Bacteriostatic Solution.
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∙ 9y agoAn antibiotic will kill bacteria and hopefully will not affect the cells of the body as well.
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∙ 10y agobacteriostatic solutions
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∙ 11y agoBacteriocidal Solution.
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∙ 13y agoAn antibiotic
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∙ 12y agoZambuck for cuts
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∙ 6y agoThese chemicals are bactericids.
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∙ 13y agoAntibiotic.
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What chemical is produced by a living organism that kills or inhibits growth?
pathogen
Why use isopropyl alcohol to inhibit bacterial growth?
Isopropyl alcohol is used to inhibit bacterial growth because it acts as a disinfectant. This kills the bacteria and prevent them from multiplying.
What organ kills bacteria?
The organ that kills bacteria is the stomach. The stomach produces acids that kill the bacteria as it digests food.
Do witch hazel kills bacteria?
Witch Hazel is a astringent. It cleans and kills all of the bacteria on your face. It is found in most face toners.
How do sterilizing agents destroy bacteria?
BACTERICIDAL
Does bacteria get rid of waste?
a chemical called antibiotic that limit the growth of or kills other bacteria.
What do you call a chemical solution that kills pathogenic bacteria?
The Chemical that kills or destroys Pathogens is the Antibodies in your body.=)
What is A medication that kills or slows the growth of bacteria?
antibiotics
What is the effect of UV light on bacteria growth?
Kills it
Can chemical disinfection kills bacteria?
Absolutely, anti bacteria chemicals do a great job of killing bacteria
A chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria or viruses?
Antibiotics
How can bacteria diseases be cured?
Yes, An antibacterial is a compound or substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.
Why edta blood not suitable for culture?
EDTA kills bacteria or renders it un-viable for growth. EDTA chelates metals that some bacteria need for growth.
What chemical is produced by a living organism that kills or inhibits growth?
pathogen
What body chemical kills bacteria without harming cells?
hydrogen peroxide?
Is a pathogen a type of virus that only kills bacteria?
No. The word pathogen means to "make disease". The type of virus that kills only bacteria are called bacteriophages which means "bacteria eaters".
How does chlorine kill algae?
Chlorine kills bacteria and other single-celled algae by a chemical action called oxidation, which is sort of like burning by acid.
