Topical Terminology > P-aminobenzoic Acid (Paba)
1 Definition
p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
For p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) we have a term and definition in Microbiology.
P-aminobenzoic Acid (Paba) (Microbiology) 
A factor in the vitamin B complex, a part of all folic acids and required for its formation; neutralizes the bacteriostatic effects of the sulfonamides since it furnishes an essential growth factor for bacteria, the utilization with which the sulfonimides interfere; used as an ultraviolet screen in lotions and creams.
See more Microbiology Terms ...
Similar
Browse words that start with:
Browse All Terms by First Letter
Term Search
Looking for more topical resources?
> Feeds
> General Reference
> News Video
> Recipes
> Podcasts
> Tags
We currently have 172,616 terms and definitions across 1,105 topics.
This work is licensed under Creative Commons.
Design by NOWdesign
