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Is honey acidic alkaline or neutral?
Honey is acidic, with an average pH ranging from 3.2 to 4.5. This acidity helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms in honey.
Is soap a disinfectant or antiseptic?
Soap is neither a disinfectant nor an antiseptic; it is a surfactant that helps to remove dirt, oil, and germs from the skin or objects. Disinfectants are chemicals that kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, while antiseptics are used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
Are halogens microbistatic?
Yes, halogens such as chlorine and iodine are microbistatic, meaning they can inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. They do this by disrupting essential cellular processes in the microorganisms, making them less able to multiply and survive.
Distinguish between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?
Antiseptics; kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body.Disinfectants; destroy microorganisms found on nonliving objects.
What does sulfur inhibit?
Sulfur can inhibit the activity of certain enzymes, such as those involved in cellular metabolism. It can also inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms, making it useful in preserving food and controlling pests. Additionally, sulfur can interfere with the function of proteins by disrupting disulfide bonds.
Chemical produced by bacteria that limits the growth of other bacteria?
You want to talk about antibiotics. By definition it is the substance produced by microorganisms to inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. Most of such chemicals are produced by fungi. Only few like bacitracin are produced by bacteria.
What is antibiotics.?
An antibiotic is a substance which can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and other similar microorganisms.
What is antibiotics produced by?
Antibiotics are chemicals that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are used to treat bacterial infections. They are produced in nature by soil bacteria and fungi.
Is salt considered an antiseptic?
Yes, salt is considered an antiseptic because it has the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, on surfaces or in wounds.
What factors do you think will inhibit the growth of the bacteria in a Lima bean and water experiment?
pH of water, chemicals in water, and temperature
Chemicals that interfere with the life processes of bacteria are called?
Antibiotics. These chemicals can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, ultimately killing them or stopping their growth. Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infections in both humans and animals.
Why does fungi inhibit the growth of bacteria?
Fungi can inhibit the growth of bacteria through competition for resources like nutrients and space. Some fungi also produce antimicrobial compounds that can directly inhibit bacterial growth. Additionally, the physical structure of fungi, like the hyphae, can create an environment that is not conducive to bacterial growth.
What chemical is produced by a living organism that kills or inhibits growth?
Antibiotics are chemicals produced by living organisms that kill or inhibit the growth of other organisms, particularly bacteria.
What is the difference between an antibiotic and an antimicrobic?
An antibiotic specifically refers to a substance produced by a microorganism that can kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. On the other hand, an antimicrobial is a broader term that encompasses agents that can kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. So, all antibiotics are antimicrobials, but not all antimicrobials are antibiotics.
Which viruses do antibiotics kill?
Antibiotics are the chemicals produced by microorganisms to inhibit the growth of other microorganisms. most of the antibiotics are produced by fungi. Very few are produces by bacteria. For example the antibiotics Monobactum, Bacitracin and Polymixin B are produced by bacteria. They almost all act against other bacteria and not viruses. ( Amphotericin B acts against fungi and is too toxic.) In fact you do not have good drugs against viruses and then you conveniently avoid to talk about it.
What substance is derived from and used to destroy microorganisms?
Antibiotics are substances derived from natural sources or synthesized in labs that are used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria. They work by targeting specific mechanisms in the microorganism, ultimately leading to their destruction.
Do toxic chemicals help bacteria to grow?
The question is toxic to what. Not all chemicals which are toxic to humans are toxic to bacteria, and some chemicals which are toxic to bacteria are harmless to humans (which is why we can have antibiotics). There are chemicals (like Hydrogen Sulfide) which are very toxic to mammals that SOME bacteria eat as food. But there are other chemicals like chlorine which are toxic to both humans and bacteria. So the question does not have a simple answer.
