Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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The drugs that target cell wall synthesis, RNA (Ribonucleic acid) synthesis, protein synthesis, and DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) replication
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Antibiotics can be used for the treatment of various diseases. The methodology of working on each type of antibiotic may vary from one another. Antibiotics affect a specific region and biosynthesis within the target cell. They can also be formed in laboratories through various chemical processes.
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