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What does penicillion cure?
Penicillin is used to kill bacteria that cause damage. It kills the bacteria which can cause ear damage.
Does penicillin kill fungus-caused diseases?
No. Penicillin only kills bacteria.
Medicines used to kill bacteria and other microorganism?
The medicines used to kill bacteria are generally called antibiotics. Penicillin is a typical famous example.
What molds produce substances that kill bacteria?
The answer is penicillin
Does penicillin kill bacteria on gums?
Yes, penicillin is often prescribed for gum and tooth infections.
What did penicillin do?
it cured many diseases
What is an explanation of how antibiotics kill bacteria?
antibiotics kill bacteria by penicillin that works by weakening the cell walls of some bacteria and causing the cells to burst
What is penicillin and what is used for?
Penicillin is a bactericidal antibiotic drug.Bactericidal Antibiotics are chemical substances which are produced by microorganisms like bacteria, mould, fungi, and kill other microorganisms. Penicillin can be used for curing sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia and rheumatic fever.
What type of medication causes the death of bacteria?
Antibiotics are medications that kill bacteria.
Is penicillin a bacteria?
Yes, penicillin prevents the formation of new bacterial cell wall. If a bacteria reproduces, new cell wall cannot be produced and the cell lyses and dies. However penicillin has no effect on a quiescent (non-reproducing) bacteria. Therefore penicillin is also called a bacteriostatic agent (prevents growth of bacteria), which means penicillin does stop bacteria from reproducing.
Does penicillin kill amoebas?
No. Amoebas are not bacteria so Amphotericin B, Metronidazole, Tinidazole, or Ornidazole (often called the "-azoles") are used.
What are positive uses for fungus?
Fungus makes bread rise (yeast), and some fungus are used in antibiotics to kill bacteria (penicillin).
