Question 13

(Multiple Choice)

Penicillin:


A) prevents the linkage between N-acetyl-glucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid.
B) breaks the bonds between N-acetyl-glucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid.
C) prevents the formation of pentaglycine bridges.
D) breaks pentaglycine bridges.
E) perforates the plasma membrane of Gram-positive bacteria.

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