Antimicrobial peptides work by
a. Inhibiting protein synthesis.
b. Disrupting the plasma membrane.
c. Complementary base pairing with DNA.
d. Inhibiting cell-wall synthesis.
e. Hydrolyzing peptidoglycan.
Ans: b. Disrupting the plasma membrane.
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a. One half b. One quarter c. Two thirds d. Three quarters
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