Which antibacterial drug kills bacteria by binding to cell wall proteins and preventing them from being incorporated into cells walls?
a. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
b. Minocycline (Vectrin)
c. Vancomycin (Vancocin)
d. Gentamicin
ANS: C
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What will be an ideal response?