Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs - Micro in the Clinic Follow-Up: Battling a Microscopic Enemy - Questions - Page 317: 1

Answer

Beta-lactams are protein binding antibiotics. They bind with the proteins of cell wall, disrupting their functionality and causing the bacterial lysis.

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