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Antibiotics destroy the bacterial cells in the host body without causing harm to the host cells. Give reason.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Antibiotics**: Antibiotics are substances that work against living organisms, specifically pathogens that cause diseases. They are primarily effective against bacteria. 2. **Mechanism of Action**: Antibiotics destroy bacterial cells by targeting specific structures and functions within the bacteria. They inhibit the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and proteins. 3. **Targeting Bacterial Cell Walls**: Bacteria are prokaryotic cells that possess a tough cell wall made of peptidoglycan. Antibiotics interfere with the synthesis of these cell walls, preventing bacteria from multiplying and reproducing. ...
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