VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2011

  • question_answer
    The antibiotic penicillin has inhibitory effect through

    A) dissolution of cell wall synthesis

    B)        inhibition of protein synthesis

    C)        inhibition of DNA replication

    D)        injury to plasma membrane

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Penicillin, cephalosporin and vancomycin prevent the synthesis of intact peptidoglycan. As a result, the cell wall is greately weakened and the cell undergoes lysis.


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