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QuestionChoice
Penicillin works by targeting the beta-lactam ring in the bacterial cell wall, leading to bacterial cell death.
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b
Penicillin
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Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, which works by binding to the 50S subunit of bacterial cell ribosomes to inhibit protein synthesis.
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c
Erythromycin
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Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic, which binds to the 30S subunit of ribosomes to inhibit protein synthesis.
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e
Doxycycline
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Rifampicin inhibits RNA synthesis in bacteria.
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d
Rifampicin
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Trimethoprim is an inhibitor of folic acid synthesis, which is needed by bacteria in order to survive. Trimethoprim is contraindicated in patients with pre-existing folic acid deficiency and in women aiming to become pregnant due to it's teratogenic effects.
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a
Trimethoprim
Concept
Chapter
2693
3888
DNA
Topic
181
Structure and Function of Cells
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Which of the following antibiotics prevents bacterial replication through inhibition of folic acid synthesis?
a