What Is the Mechanism of Action of the Glycopeptides (Vancomycin

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action of the glycopeptides (vancomycin and teicoplanin) ?

• A) The glycopeptides inhibit folate synthesis and prevent the bacteria from using this as an energy source.
• B) The glycopeptides interfere with DNA replication and disrupt the protein synthesis operation.
• C) The glycopeptides bind to the substrate of the transpeptidation enzyme and disrupt the cell membrane construction.
• D) The glycopeptides interfere with transfer RNA production and disrupt the protein synthesis operation.

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