All of the following pertain to cephalosporins, except

A. many are administered by injection, not orally.
B. they have a beta-lactam ring.
C. newer generations have activity against gram-negative bacteria.
D. they have greater resistance to beta-lactamases.
E. they are are synthetic drugs.


Answer: E

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