Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 399

Question: Penicillin antibiotic which effects bacterial

[BHU 1989]

Options:

A) DNA replication

B) Protein synthesis

C) Plasma membrane properties

D) Peptidoglycon synthesis (cell wall)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Most bacteria produce a cell wall composed of peptidoglycan. Human cells do not make peptidoglycan. Penicillin, one of the first antibiotics, prevents the final cross-linking step or transpeptidation, in the assembly of peptidoglycan.