Fluoroquinolones Typically Target

Question

Fluoroquinolones typically target
A)ribosomes.
B)penicillin-binding proteins.
C)peptidoglycan.
D)DNA gyrase.

Accepted Answer

Fluoroquinolones inhibit the activity of DNA gyrase, a bacterial enzyme that plays a crucial role in the replication and repair of bacterial DNA. This inhibition ultimately results in bactericidal activity and cell death.