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inhibition of RNA synthesis is one method of action that is bacteriostatic.
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Is streptomycin bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
it is bactericidal b/c it binds 30s ribosomal subunit &inhibit protein synthesis
What is bacteriostatic water?
water having bacteriostatic agent is bacteriostatic water. e.g. benzylalcohol
What is bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic means it inhibits the growth of bacteria, but isn't necessarily sterile.
Do bacteriostatic agents kill bacterial cells?
No
A bacteriostatic agent inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi?
yes it does.
What are the two types of antibiotics based on action?
Bactericidal and Bacteriostatic
Is vancomycin is bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic
Is chloramphenicol bacteriostatic or bactericidal against E. coli?
It is known as bacteriostatic however in Manning's and Feldman's research (http://ukpmc.ac.uk/articlerender.cgi?artid=58798) 80 μg of chloramphenicol per ml of E. coli isolates showed a bactericidal action. Bacteriostatic / Bactericidal - I think it depends on the quantity of the applied antibiotic.
Is streptomycin bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
it is bactericidal b/c it binds 30s ribosomal subunit &inhibit protein synthesis
What is bacteriostatic water?
water having bacteriostatic agent is bacteriostatic water. e.g. benzylalcohol
What is bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic means it inhibits the growth of bacteria, but isn't necessarily sterile.
How could the procedures in this experiment be altered to measure bacteriostatic effects?
A bacteriostatic test chemical could be used.
What are the disadvantages of the bacteriostatic method?
Bacteriostatic method can only inhibit the growth of microorganism but doesnt completely kill them.
How could the procedures used in this experiment be altered to measure bacteriostatic effects?
A bacteriostatic test chemical could be used.
Agent that slows or stops the growth of bacteria?
Antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Is hexachlorophene still available?
Hexachlorophene is no longer available for general use in many countries, due to concerns about its safety and potential for toxicity. It has been banned or restricted in several regions for its harmful effects on the environment and human health.
Do bacteriostatic agents kill bacterial cells?
No
