Resp. 2 LO12

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Across
  1. 3. a structured community of bacterial cells enclosed in a self-produced polymeric matrix, adherent to an inert or living surface
  2. 5. inhibits base formation and blocking of DNA coiling
  3. 7. inhibits bacterial replication without killing the organism
  4. 9. causes death and disruption of the bacterial cell
  5. 10. ....... inhibitors result in the formation of non-functional proteins
  6. 12. enzymes produced by bacteria that damage the molecular structure of certain antibiotics causing resistance
Down
  1. 1. based on the clinical ‘educated guess’ without prior identification of the organism
  2. 2. ....-.... inhibitors decrease the structural integrity of the bacteria
  3. 4. a group of drugs used to treat a microbial infection by suppressing the growth of, or by destroying, micro-organisms
  4. 6. doesn’t retain the gram stain
  5. 8. Caused by widespread and/or inappropriate use of antimicrobials
  6. 11. retains the gram stain