Sulfanilamide was the first antibiotic it acts as a


Sulfanilamide was the first antibiotic. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of folic acid. Folic acid is our vitamin B9.

Is folic acid an essential nutrient for bacteria that are killed by sulfanilamide? 

Yes or No

Sulfanilamide was the first antibiotic. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of folic acid. Folic acid is our vitamin B9.

Is folic acid an essential nutrient for humans? 

Yes or No

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