Penicillins and cephalosporins

A. damage cell membranes.
B. block peptidases that cross-link glycan molecules.
C. attach to the 30S ribosomal subunit and disrupt protein synthesis.
D. are metabolic analogs of PABA and block folic acid synthesis.
E. destroy peptidoglycan.


Answer: B

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