Penicillin: A) Oworks by blocking cell wall synthesis in certain bacteriaB) O is more effective against Gram-positive bacteriaC) O is most effective on cells that are actively growingD)O Only A and B are correctE) OA, B, and C are correct

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Penicillin:

A) Oworks by blocking cell wall synthesis in certain bacteria
B) O is more effective against Gram-positive bacteria
C) O is most effective on cells that are actively growing
D)O Only A and B are correct
E) OA, B, and C are correct

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The small, unicellular, and mostly prokaryotic organisms are called microorganisms. They are of various types like bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material in most organisms except few viruses. Microorganisms are harmful as well as useful to humans. They are harmful as they cause man infections and diseases in humans and other organisms. Antibiotics are compounds obtained from bacteria and fungi for preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms.

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