Beta-lactams are selectively toxic because
A. they inhibit the formation of peptidoglycan, which humans do not make.
B. they cause hepato- and nephrotoxicity in humans.
C. they often initiate the evolution of drug-resistant organisms.
D. they initiate allergic reactions in many humans.
Answer: A
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