A Mechanism for Penicillin Resistance in Bacteria Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

A mechanism for penicillin resistance in bacteria is

• A) acetylation of the antibiotic.
• B) phosphorylation of the antibiotic.
• C) confirmation change of the antibiotic.
• D) splitting the β-lactam ring of the antibiotic.

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