Sulfonamides

A. are metabolic analogs of PABA and block folic acid synthesis.
B. block peptidases that cross-link glycan molecules.
C. interfere with elongation of peptidoglycan.
D. attach to the 30S ribosomal subunit and disrupt protein synthesis.
E. damage cell membranes.


Answer: A

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