Which of the following is not considered a mode of action by antimicrobial agents?

A) Inhibition of protein synthesis.
B) Inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
C) Inhibition of membrane permeability.
D) Disruption of selective toxicity.


Ans: D) Disruption of selective toxicity.

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