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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Antibiotics:** Antibiotics are substances that are used to inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms, particularly bacteria. They can be produced naturally by certain fungi and bacteria or can be synthesized chemically in laboratories. 2. **Mechanism of Action:** Antibiotics work by interfering with the metabolic processes of microorganisms. This can include disrupting cell wall synthesis, inhibiting protein synthesis, or interfering with nucleic acid synthesis, ultimately leading to the death of the bacteria or stopping their growth. ...
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