Penicillin Antibiotics Quiz

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What is the primary class of antibiotics to which penicillin belongs?

  • Aminoglycosides
  • Tetracyclines
  • Cephalosporins (correct)
  • Macrolides

What is the primary mode of action of penicillin antibiotics?

  • Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (correct)
  • Inhibition of protein synthesis
  • Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis
  • Disruption of cell membrane function

Who discovered penicillin?

  • Robert Koch
  • Alexander Fleming (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Joseph Lister

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