What Is the Reaction of β-Lactamase Enzymes

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the reaction of β-lactamase enzymes?

• A) Hydrolyze the glycan chain of peptidoglycan.
• B) Hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose.
• C) Inactivate antibiotics like penicillin.
• D) Inactivate the enzyme lysozyme.
• E) Prevent the transpeptidation reaction during peptidoglycan synthesis.

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