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Which enzymes do β-lactam antibiotics inhibit to prevent the formation of crosslinks in bacteria?
Which enzymes do β-lactam antibiotics inhibit to prevent the formation of crosslinks in bacteria?
- Polymerases
- Kinases
- Ligases
- Transpeptidases (correct)
What is the mechanism of action shared by cephalosporins and penicillins in targeting bacteria?
What is the mechanism of action shared by cephalosporins and penicillins in targeting bacteria?
- Inhibition of protein synthesis
- Altering cell membrane function
- Targeting transpeptidases (correct)
- Inhibition of DNA synthesis
Which drug class includes vancomycin and teicoplanin as antibiotics?
Which drug class includes vancomycin and teicoplanin as antibiotics?
- Macrolides
- Quinolones
- Tetracyclines
- Glycopeptides (correct)
What is the main target of sulfonamides in bacteria during folic acid synthesis?
What is the main target of sulfonamides in bacteria during folic acid synthesis?
Which mechanism do monobactams act through to combat microorganisms?
Which mechanism do monobactams act through to combat microorganisms?
What role do penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) play in bacterial cell wall synthesis?
What role do penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) play in bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which type of bacteria are carbapenems particularly effective against?
Which type of bacteria are carbapenems particularly effective against?
Which antibiotic specifically targets the transpeptidase involved in peptidoglycan synthesis?
Which antibiotic specifically targets the transpeptidase involved in peptidoglycan synthesis?
Which class of antibiotics acts on the 50S ribosomal subunit in bacteria?
Which class of antibiotics acts on the 50S ribosomal subunit in bacteria?
Which enzyme is blocked by Quinolones to inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis?
Which enzyme is blocked by Quinolones to inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis?
What is the target of Lincomycins like clindamycin in bacteria?
What is the target of Lincomycins like clindamycin in bacteria?
Which antibiotic class is known for blocking bacterial RNA polymerase to inhibit mRNA synthesis?
Which antibiotic class is known for blocking bacterial RNA polymerase to inhibit mRNA synthesis?
How do polymyxins like colistin disrupt bacterial cell membranes?
How do polymyxins like colistin disrupt bacterial cell membranes?
Which enzyme do sulfonamides competitively inhibit in the folate synthesis pathway?
Which enzyme do sulfonamides competitively inhibit in the folate synthesis pathway?
How does trimethoprim contribute to the inhibition of folate synthesis?
How does trimethoprim contribute to the inhibition of folate synthesis?
What is the ultimate result of disrupting the integrity of the bacterial cell membrane by colistin?
What is the ultimate result of disrupting the integrity of the bacterial cell membrane by colistin?
Which group of antibiotics interfere with specific metabolic pathways essential for microorganisms?
Which group of antibiotics interfere with specific metabolic pathways essential for microorganisms?
Why is resistance to antimicrobial drugs a concerning issue?
Why is resistance to antimicrobial drugs a concerning issue?
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