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Which Of The Following Statements Most Accurately Describes The Principle Of Selective Toxicity?

ith the host (i.e., what effect will the drug have on human cells?). There are several important factors to consider in this interaction, including the selective toxicity of your potential drug. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the principle of selective toxicity? Selective toxicity refers to the fact that the toxic effect of an antimicrobial varies depending upon the environmental conditions under which it is administered. Selective toxicity refers to the ability of an antimicrobial to kill microbes with minimal damage to the host. Selective toxicity refers to the fact that antimicrobial agents target a particular microbial structure, molecule, or pathway to exert their effect. Selective toxicity describes the fact that antimicrobials are more effective against certain microbes compared to others.
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Selective toxicity refers to the ability of an antimicrobial to kill microbes with minimal damage to the host. Your studies using both in vitro and in vivo models indicate that your drug has a high selective toxicity. This means that it is effectively toxic against bacterial pathogens while having minimal toxic effects on the host (eukaryotic) cells.
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