Simple English explanation with example
- Kills bacteria or stops them growing
- Helps the body clear infections
- Targets harmful germs in the body
- Reduces symptoms like fever and pain
- Example: treats bacterial infection
Scientific explanation
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall or protein synthesis
- Disrupts DNA replication or metabolic pathways
- Acts on specific bacterial enzymes or ribosomes
- Leads to bacterial death or growth inhibition
- Produces antimicrobial therapeutic effects