Penicillin Controls the Growth of Bacteria by _____

Question

Penicillin controls the growth of bacteria by _____.
A)destroying cell membranes
B)preventing protein synthesis
C)removing cell walls
D)preventing peptidoglycan synthesis

Accepted Answer

Penicillin works by preventing the synthesis of peptidoglycan, a key component of bacterial cell walls. Without peptidoglycan, bacteria are not able to maintain their cell shape and are ultimately destroyed.