Most broad-spectrum antibiotics act by

A) inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall.
B) inhibiting protein synthesis.
C) inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis.
D) inhibiting metabolic pathways.
E) disrupting the cytoplasmic membrane.


B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Clinical Considerations in Prescribing Antimicrobial Drugs
Learning Outcome: 10.14

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