Most Drugs That Inhibit the Synthesis of the Cell Wall

question 60

Multiple Choice

Most drugs that inhibit the synthesis of the cell wall act by

• A) preventing the cross-linkage of NAM subunits.
• B) blocking the secretion of cell wall molecules from the cytoplasm.
• C) preventing the formation of alanine-alanine bridges.
• D) disrupting the formation of the mycolic acid layer of the cell wall.
• E) preventing the formation of β-lactamases.

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