Sulfonamides suppress bacterial growth by triggering a mechanism that blocks synthesis of:

A) folic acid
B) nucleic acid
C) protein
D) none of the above


A

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of laboratory testing?

A) Right physician B) Right test C) Right results D) Right time E) Right patient

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