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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life2 Marks
Question
What are antimicrobials? Mention its function and its uses.
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Answer

  1. Antimicrobials inhibits bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.
  2. e.g., penicillin, ampicillin.
  3. It is used to treat skin infections, dental infections, ear infections, respiratory tract infections. Pneumonia, urinary tract infections and gonorrhoea.

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