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Penicillin works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for the bacteria's survival and reproduction. This weakens the cell wall, causing the bacteria to burst and die.

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Does penicillin have bacteria?

it is grown from 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.


Is penicillin a Bacteria or not?

penicillin it is a anticiotic producted by molds of peniciullium genera.


Why does penicillin have the ability to kill bacteria?

Penicillin kills bacteria by interfering with their cell wall formation, weakening the structure and causing the bacteria to burst and die.


Why doesn't penicillin work on all bacteria?

Penicillin is effective against bacteria that have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan. Bacteria without this type of cell wall, such as Mycoplasma and some strains of Staphylococcus, are not affected by penicillin. This is because penicillin works by disrupting the formation of the cell wall, leading to the bacteria's death.


Certain bacteria produce a chemical that makes them resistant to penicillin since these bacteria reproduce asexually they usually produce offspring that?

Carry the same resistance to penicillin as the parent bacteria. This resistance is usually conferred through genetic mutations or acquisition of resistance genes, allowing the offspring bacteria to withstand the effects of penicillin.


Is penicillin isolated with bacteria?

no...not from bacteria...but from fungi called penicillium notatum


Are non-dividing bacteria sensitive to penicillin?

No, it is not. Only dividing bacteria are sensitive to penicillin, as it usually work by either damaging the harmful dividing bacteria's cell membrane or preventing its growth.


Does penicillin kill bacteria on gums?

Yes, penicillin is often prescribed for gum and tooth infections.


What do Penicillin's do?

Penicillin is an antibiotic. Penicillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections prescribed by doctors for bacterial infections in woundsDestroys the cell walls of the bacteria allowing the bacteria's cytoplasm to exit the cell as well as allowing water and ions to enter, causing apoptosis of the bacteria.


Does penicillin have sulfur in it?

Yes, penicillin contains sulfur in its chemical structure. The sulfur atom is essential for penicillin to exert its antimicrobial properties against certain bacteria.


How does penicillin act as a bacterial killer?

Penicillin kills bacteria by interfering with the ability to synthesize cell wall.