Glycopeptides Mechanism of Action
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What is the stage of cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis inhibited by glycopeptides?

  • First stage
  • Second stage (correct)
  • Third stage
  • Fourth stage

    • What is the site of action of glycopeptides in peptidoglycan synthesis?

  • Binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine precursor peptide side chain (correct)
  • Binding to the cell membrane
  • Binding to the peptidoglycan chain
  • Binding to the murein monomer

    • What is the consequence of glycopeptide binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine precursor peptide side chain?

  • Increased peptidoglycan synthesis
  • Decreased peptidoglycan synthesis
  • Prevention of murein monomer assembly into peptidoglycan (correct)
  • Altered peptidoglycan structure

    • Which of the following antibiotics is NOT a representative of glycopeptides?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of vancomycin molecule that allows it to bind to the D-alanyl-D-alanine precursor peptide side chain?

    <p>Presence of a binding pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

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