Which One of the Following Antimicrobial Agents is an Inhibitor

Question

Which one of the following antimicrobial agents is an inhibitor of cell wall synthesis
A)Tetracycline
B)Carbapenems
C)Chloramphenicol
D)Erythromycin

Accepted Answer

Carbapenems are beta-lactam antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to and disrupting the bacterial penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which are responsible for cross-linking the peptidoglycan strands in the cell wall. Tetracycline, chloramphenicol, and erythromycin are all inhibitors of protein synthesis.