Cephalosporins are classified in how many generations?

A) 4
B) 5
C) 2
D) 3


A) 4
A) There are four generations of cephalosporins—numbered 1 through 4. They are a group of antibiotics closely related to the penicillins. Their classifications are based on their Gram-negative spectrum and stability in the presence of beta-lactamases (agents that retard the actions of enzymes).

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