The Mechanism of Action of Erythromycin Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

The mechanism of action of erythromycin is

• A) inhibition of protein synthesis.
• B) inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
• C) disruption of cytoplasmic membranes.
• D) inhibition of a metabolic pathway.
• E) inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis.

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