Antibiotics That Target Cell Wall Synthesis Ultimately Cause Bacterial Cell

Question

Antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis ultimately cause bacterial cell death as a result of
A)osmotic lysis.
B)inhibition of molecular transport.
C)decreased synthesis of plasma membrane.
D)plasmolysis.
E)cell shrinkage.

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis inhibit the formation of peptidoglycan, leading to the weakening of the cell wall. Without a strong cell wall, bacteria are more prone to osmotic pressure, which can cause the cell to burst (osmotic lysis). This ultimately leads to bacterial cell death.