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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life2 Marks
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What are fluoroquinolones? Give its function and uses.
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Answer

  1. Fluoro quinolones inhibits bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase.
  2. e.g., clinafloxacin, ciprofloxacin
  3. It is used to treat urinary tract infections, skin infections and respiratory infections, pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis.

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