Question

How the antibiotics work?

• A. They block the biochemical pathway of some cells of host
• B. They block the biochemical pathway of pathogens
• C. They only bring down the effect of disease
• D. They comfort the patient

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

They block the biochemical pathway of pathogens

Antibiotics are compounds which are used to treat bacterial infection. They work by blocking the biochemical pathway of pathogens. They inhibit the synthesis of enzymes required for cell wall biosynthesis, nucleic acid metabolism or protein synthesis. They also act by disrupting the cell membrane of pathogens.

Thus, the correct answer is 'They block the biochemical pathway of pathogens.'