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Which enzyme is responsible for the final cross-linking reaction in the cell wall biosynthesis process described in the text?
Which enzyme is responsible for the final cross-linking reaction in the cell wall biosynthesis process described in the text?
- Transpeptidase enzyme (correct)
- Carboxypeptidase enzyme
- Penicillinase enzyme
- Peptidoglycanase enzyme
What is the function of penicillins and cephalosporins in the context of cell wall biosynthesis?
What is the function of penicillins and cephalosporins in the context of cell wall biosynthesis?
- They enhance the permeability of the cell membrane.
- They inhibit cell wall formation entirely.
- They inhibit the final cross-linking reaction by the transpeptidase enzyme. (correct)
- They promote the synthesis of N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM).
What structural feature makes penicillins and cephalosporins highly reactive and effective in inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis?
What structural feature makes penicillins and cephalosporins highly reactive and effective in inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis?
- Having a high molecular weight
- Containing a phosphorous group
- Presence of a β-lactam ring (correct)
- Incorporation of a thiazolidine ring
Which part of penicillins and cephalosporins is primarily responsible for influencing their antibacterial spectrum?
Which part of penicillins and cephalosporins is primarily responsible for influencing their antibacterial spectrum?
What is the role of the salt concentration imbalance between the cell interior and exterior in the process described?
What is the role of the salt concentration imbalance between the cell interior and exterior in the process described?
Which type of sugar is involved in binding peptide chains in the cell wall structure described in the text?
Which type of sugar is involved in binding peptide chains in the cell wall structure described in the text?
What is one of the reasons for the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?
What is one of the reasons for the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?
Why does the highly reactive β-lactam carbonyl group contribute to the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?
Why does the highly reactive β-lactam carbonyl group contribute to the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?
How does the influence of the acyl chain impact the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?
How does the influence of the acyl chain impact the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?
Which modification makes penicillin V more suitable for oral administration compared to penicillin G?
Which modification makes penicillin V more suitable for oral administration compared to penicillin G?
What is a characteristic feature of ampicillin and oxacillin in relation to acid sensitivity?
What is a characteristic feature of ampicillin and oxacillin in relation to acid sensitivity?
How does penicillin V compare to penicillin G in terms of allergic sensitivity?
How does penicillin V compare to penicillin G in terms of allergic sensitivity?
