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Penicillins and Their Mechanism of Action

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Penicillins and Their Mechanism of Action

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Which of the following is a characteristic of penicillins?

They inhibit bacteria cell wall synthesis

They have the same structure as other antibiotics

They are agonists

They bind to proteins in the cell walls of bacteria (correct)

What is the main function of penicillins?

To enhance bacteria cell division

To promote bacteria cell wall synthesis

To prevent bacteria cell wall synthesis (correct)

To destroy bacteria cell walls

What is true about new forms of penicillin?

They have different structures (correct)

They are less effective than existing penicillins

They are not developed anymore

They have the same structures as existing penicillins

Which technique has enabled biochemists to determine the precise structure of enzymes and receptor sites?

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What is the composition of the structural fragment of a drug molecule that confers pharmacological activity?

Different functional groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the orientation of functional groups in a drug molecule?

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Characteristics of Penicillins

One characteristic of penicillins is that they inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Function of Penicillins

The main function of penicillins is to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately killing the bacteria.

New Forms of Penicillin

New forms of penicillin have been developed through genetic engineering and other techniques.

Determining Enzyme and Receptor Sites

X-ray crystallography has enabled biochemists to determine the precise structure of enzymes and receptor sites.

Pharmacological Activity

The pharmacophore is the composition of the structural fragment of a drug molecule that confers pharmacological activity.

Orientation of Functional Groups

The functional groups in a drug molecule are oriented in a specific three-dimensional arrangement to interact with the receptor site.

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Test your knowledge about penicillins and their mechanism of action in this quiz. Explore the various structures and learn about their role in inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.