Vancomycin

A. interferes with the action of the lipid carrier that transports peptidoglycan precursors across the plasma membrane.
B. inhibits the transglycosylase reaction in peptidoglycan biosynthesis.
C. inhibits the transpeptidation reaction in peptidoglycan biosynthesis.
D. blocks the addition of the pentapeptide chain during peptidoglycan biosynthesis.


Answer: C

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