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How does an antibiotic affect a bacterium?

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When an antibiotic binds to bacterial ribosomes how specifically does that affect the bacterium?
the antibiotic binds to bacterial ribosomes when the antibiotic is taking to kill the bacteria, as the antibiotics is taking it bind to the smaller subunit of the bacterial ribosomes ,preventing the...
How is antibiotic resistance passed from bacterium to bacterium?
Through mutation of their genetic material or by acquiring pieces of DNA that code for the resistance properties from other bacteria.
How do antibiotics affect bacterial growth?
they affect it because without the anitbiotic the bacteria would grow and make babies.
Do drinking affect antibiotics?
No it can help it by boosting your immune system
Will tanning affect your body if you are on antibiotics?
It can. Some antibiotics have a warning label on them saying not to be exposed to sunlight while on them. Take these seriously! I didnt,and I tanned on a medicine that said that and I felt like my...