Why Was It Important to Determine the Molecular Structure of Penicillin

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why was it important to determine the molecular structure of penicillin, after it had already been isolated and was being used as a medicine?

• A) Knowing the molecular structure could lead to faster production of the drug.
• B) The molecular structure could provide clues about how penicillin kills bacteria.
• C) Knowing the molecular structure could allow chemists to devise an easier way to produce penicillin.
• D) all of the above

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