Match the antimicrobial drug class to its action. 1. Macrolides A. Inhibit cell wall synthesis 2. Tetracyclines B. Disrupt cell membrane integrity 3. Quinolones C. Block folic acid synthesis 4. Sulfa Drugs D. Interrupts nucleic acid synthesis 5. Penicillins E. Inhibits protein synthesis 6. Polymyxin

Match the antimicrobial drug class to its action. 1. Macrolides A. Inhibit cell wall synthesis 2. Tetracyclines B. Disrupt cell membrane integrity 3. Quinolones C. Block folic acid synthesis 4. Sulfa Drugs D. Interrupts nucleic acid synthesis 5. Penicillins E. Inhibits protein synthesis 6. Polymyxin

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