Penicillin G Acid Sensitivity Reasons

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What is one of the three reasons for the acid sensitivity of penicillin G?

  • Strong acidic pH environment
  • Ring strain (correct)
  • Electronegative oxygen on the acyl side chain
  • Highly reactive alkene group

Which group in penicillin G is highly reactive and contributes to its acid sensitivity?

  • Acylation group
  • B-lactam carbonyl group (correct)
  • Tertiary amine group
  • Alkene group

How does penicillin V differ from penicillin G in terms of its acyl side chain?

  • Penicillin V has a positively charged acyl side chain
  • Penicillin V has an electronegative oxygen on the acyl side chain (correct)
  • Penicillin V has a larger acyl side chain
  • Penicillin V has a less stable acyl side chain

What is the influence of the acyl chain in Penicillins and Cephalosporins?

<p>It determines the spectrum of antimicrobial activity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the antibiotics is responsible for the unique lethal antibacterial action in Penicillins and Cephalosporins?

<p>The acyl chain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cell wall in bacteria?

<p>To regulate osmotic pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of Penicillins and Cephalosporins is essential for inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis?

<p>The acyl chain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bonds are present in the peptidoglycan structure of bacterial cell walls?

<p>'Glycosidic' bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which textbook would be most useful for understanding the principles of medicinal chemistry related to antibiotics?

<p>W.O. Foye, Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for the final cross-linking reaction in cell wall biosynthesis?

<p>Transpeptidase enzyme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are penicillins and cephalosporins affecting the cell wall structure?

<p>Inhibit the final cross-linking reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cell when the cell wall becomes leaky due to the inhibition by penicillins and cephalosporins?

<p>The cell swells and eventually lyses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule displaces D-alanine in one peptide chain during the final cross-linking reaction?

<p>Glycine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the influence of penicillins and cephalosporins on the cell wall framework?

<p>Prevent meshing of the cell wall framework (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific part of the penicillin molecule plays a key role in influencing the antibiotic activity?

<p>Acyl chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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