Difference between Antibodies and Antibiotics
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Antibodies |
Antibiotics |
1. | An immunoglobulins which is produced by the immune system and can be found in the blood in response of an antigen or foreign substance is referred as Antibodies. | A type of medicine like penicillin which kills the growth of microorganisms in people and animal is referred as Antibiotics. |
2. | Antibodies are classified into five types. | Antibiotics are classified into ten types. |
3. | Types of antibodies include IgG (monomer), IgM (pentamer), IgA (dimer), IgE (monomer) and IgD (monomer). | Types of antibiotic includes Aminoglycosides, Carbapenems, Cephalosporins, FluoroQUINolones, Glycopeptides, Lincosamides, Macrolides, Penicillins, SulFOnamides, and Tetracyclines. |
4. | Immune system is responsible for the production of antibodies in the body. | Plants and other microorganisms are responsible for the production of antibiotics. |
5. | These are like cells which helps to inhibit bad cells in the body. | These are like medicines which helps to inhibit other bad cells in the body. |
6. | Antibodies are helpful against viruses, bacteria and other chemicals. | Antibiotics are helpful against bacteria only. |