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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.
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 type of medication causes the death of bacteria?
Antibiotics are medications that kill bacteria.
What medicine is made by an organism to kill another kind of organism?
Mold makes penicillin to 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.
What impact did penicillin have on medicine?
It helps to kill bacteria. Therfore, it can treat many diseases. Although in modern time, bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics and penicillin is losing its effects.
What does penicillion cure?
Penicillin is used to kill bacteria that cause damage. It kills the bacteria which can cause ear damage.
What molds produce substances that kill bacteria?
Penicillium and Streptomyces molds produce substances known as penicillin and streptomycin, respectively, which are able to kill bacteria. These substances are used as antibiotics to treat bacterial infections in humans and animals.
Pencillin is given to a patient in order to cure?
It's the opposite. Penicillin is given to a patient to Kill. Actually, to kill the harmful bacteria. The bad part about taking penicillin is it also kills good bacteria that are in your digestive system. When the harmful bacteria is minimized by the penicillin, your body's immune system is able to fight off the infection and heal itself.
Does penicillin works against influenza virus?
no, antibiotics kill bacteria/fungi not virus'
