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Antibiotics kill bacteria by targeting their cell walls, protein synthesis, or DNA replication. Discover how antibiotics work and why they don't affect viruses.

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Microbiology & Pathogens HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Microbiology & Pathogens practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

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What is the function of antibiotics?
To kill viruses by disrupting their replication.
To kill bacteria by targeting their cell walls or metabolic processes.
To neutralize toxins produced by pathogens.
To stimulate the immune system to fight infections.

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