A Chemical That Inhibits Beta-Lactamase Enzymes Is

Question

A chemical that inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes is
A)synercid.
B)penicillinase.
C)aztreonam.
D)clavulanic acid.
E)imipenem.

Accepted Answer

Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that is commonly used in combination with penicillins to enhance their effectiveness against resistant bacteria. Synercid, aztreonam, and imipenem are antibiotics but are not beta-lactamase inhibitors, while penicillinase is a type of beta-lactamase enzyme that is inhibited by clavulanic acid.