An antimicrobial is described as preventing alanine-alanine bridge formation. This means it

A. prevents folic acid synthesis.
B. interferes with cytoplasmic membrane synthesis.
C. blocks glycocalyx synthesis.
D. interferes with protein synthesis.
E. prevents cell wall synthesis in bacteria.


Answer: E

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