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General science UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

Sulpha drug is which of the following types of drug?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Antibacterial

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Antibacterial”.
Sulpha drugs, also known as sulfonamides, are classified as antibacterial drugs.
They are synthetic antimicrobial agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with their ability to synthesize folic acid, which is essential for their survival and reproduction. Sulpha drugs were among the first antibiotics discovered and have been widely used to treat various bacterial infections.

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