Which antimicrobial medication acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis?

A. Penicillin
B. Actinomycin
C. Erythromycin
D. Cephalosporin


Answer: B. Actinomycin

Explanation: Actinomycin is an antimicrobial medication that acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. Penicillin acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Erythromycin acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting biosynthesis and reproduction. Cephalosporin acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

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