Dexaclomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits peptidoglycan formation. Given this information, what type of bacteria would dexaclomycin be most effective against? O a. Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive O b. Gram-negative O c. Gram-positive O d. This antibiotic would not be effective against either Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria

Dexaclomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits peptidoglycan formation. Given this information, what type of bacteria would dexaclomycin be most effective against? O a. Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive O b. Gram-negative O c. Gram-positive O d. This antibiotic would not be effective against either Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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