Q381
Which of the following are the inhibitors to cell wall synthesis
A.
Penicillin
B.
Oxamycin and Ristocatin
C.
Vanomycin
D.
All of the above
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The following are the inhibitors to cell wall synthesis:A. Penicillin- Penicillins have been shown to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, and interact with penicillin-binding proteins, leading to bacterial lysis.
B. Oxamycin and Ristocatin- like most antibiotics these two also affect the synthesis of the cell wall.
C. Vancomycin- Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for the treatment of serious infections by Gram-positive pathogens. Vancomycin inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by targeting the d-Ala-d-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan (PG).