The Antibiotic Polymyxin B Attaches Itself to the Phospholipids in the Phospholipid

question 28

Essay

The antibiotic polymyxin B attaches itself to the phospholipids in the phospholipid bilayer and increases the permeability of the membrane. Describe what will occur as a result.

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