Why Would a Compound That Interferes with Bacterial Cell Wall

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Multiple Choice

Why would a compound that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis be useful for treating a bacterial infection?

• A)It would prevent the cells from becoming larger.
• B)It would prevent replication of DNA.
• C)It would limit the spread of the infection through cell division.
• D)It would prevent replication of DNA, and it would limit the spread of the infection.

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Definitions:

Body Fluids

Liquids within the human body that support its normal functions, including blood, saliva, and urine.

Kidneys

Organs that filter waste products from the blood and excrete them in the form of urine.

Capsule

In biology, a tough sheath or membrane that encloses some structures; in medicine, a small case or container that encloses a dose of medication.

Kidney

A pair of organs in the human body that are essential for removing waste products from the blood and regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.