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Which of the following methods of action would be bacteriostatic

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Bacteriostatic methods of action inhibit the growth of bacteria without killing them. Examples include tetracyclines and sulfonamides.

Step-by-step explanation:

A bacteriostatic method of action inhibits the growth of bacteria by preventing their reproduction, but does not kill them. Examples of bacteriostatic drugs are tetracyclines and sulfonamides. These drugs work by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis or metabolism, respectively. They halt the growth of bacteria, allowing the immune system to eliminate the infection.

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If this question has the same set of options to choose from like the other ones posted previously, then the answer would be: letter B.inhibition of RNA synthesis

Here are the choices:
A) competitive inhibition with folic acid synthesis

B) inhibition of RNA synthesis

C) injury to plasma membrane

D) inhibition of cell wall synthesis

E) competitive inhibition with DNA gyrase
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