Here's a breakdown:
* Antibiotics: These are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. They work by targeting specific processes essential for bacterial survival, such as cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, or DNA replication.
* Bacteriostatic: These antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth without killing them.
* Bactericidal: These antibiotics kill bacteria directly.
Examples of commonly known antibiotics include penicillin, amoxicillin, and azithromycin.
