Why would a compound that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis be useful for the treatment of an infection?

A. It would prevent the cells from becoming
larger.
B. It would prevent replication of DNA.
C. It would limit the spread of the infection.
D. Answers b and c are correct.


C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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