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18. How do antibiotics work?

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Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by certain microorganisms that inhibit or kill other microorganisms.Step-by-step explanation:

They work by targeting the cell wall, cell membrane, and the processes of protein and nucleic acid production in bacteria cells

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Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Bacteria are microscopic organisms, some which may cause illness.
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