In General, Most Antibiotics Work By

Question

In general, most antibiotics work by:
A) exploiting differences between human and bacterial cells.
B) preventing bacteria from entering human cells.
C) preventing viruses from entering human cells.
D) boosting the human immune system.

Accepted Answer

Most antibiotics are designed to target specific differences between human and bacterial cells, such as differences in cell wall structure or metabolic pathways, in order to selectively kill the bacteria without harming human cells. This allows antibiotics to effectively treat bacterial infections while minimizing harmful side effects.