Mycolic Acids are Targeted by Isoniazid in the Treatment Of

Question

Mycolic acids are targeted by isoniazid in the treatment of
A)S.aureus.
B)S.epidermidis.
C)M.luteus.
D)M.tuberculosis.

Accepted Answer

Isoniazid is specifically used in the treatment of tuberculosis, which is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycolic acids are an important component of the cell wall of M. tuberculosis, and isoniazid targets enzymes involved in their biosynthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they are not caused by mycobacteria and are not treated with isoniazid.