Which of the Following Drugs is a Nonribosomal Peptide Antibiotic

Question

Which of the following drugs is a nonribosomal peptide antibiotic?
A) erythromycin
B) penicillin
C) tetracycline
D) vancomycin
E) ciprofloxacin

Accepted Answer

Nonribosomal peptide antibiotics are synthesized through complex pathways that don't involve ribosomes. Vancomycin is a nonribosomal peptide antibiotic, while erythromycin, penicillin, tetracycline, and ciprofloxacin are not.