Which of the following are the inhibitors to cell wall synthesis
A. Penicillin
B. Oxamycin and Ristocatin
C. Vanomycin
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The following are the inhibitors to cell wall synthesis:A. Penicillin- Penicillins have been shown to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, and interact with penicillin-binding proteins, leading to bacterial lysis.
B. Oxamycin and Ristocatin- like most antibiotics these two also affect the synthesis of the cell wall.
C. Vancomycin- Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for the treatment of serious infections by Gram-positive pathogens. Vancomycin inhibits cell wall biosynthesis by targeting the d-Ala-d-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan (PG).

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