Capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria. Different from bactericidal (capable of killing bacteria outright).
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∙ 13y agoBacteriostatic
it is bactericidal b/c it binds 30s ribosomal subunit &inhibit protein synthesis
water having bacteriostatic agent is bacteriostatic water. e.g. benzylalcohol
Bacteriostatic means it inhibits the growth of bacteria, but isn't necessarily sterile.
inhibition of RNA synthesis is one method of action that is bacteriostatic.
A bacteriostatic test chemical could be used.
Bacteriostatic method can only inhibit the growth of microorganism but doesnt completely kill them.
A bacteriostatic test chemical could be used.
Antibiotics inhibit the growth of bacteria.
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BACTERIOCIDE: The agent which kill bacteria is called bacteriocidal it can be done by heat of any chemical. BACTERIOSTATIC: The agent which inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria but do not necessasarily kill the bacteria.
it means stopping bacteria from multiplying