Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Books a la Carte Edition (14th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Books a la Carte Edition (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321928351
Author: MADIGAN, Michael T., Martinko, John M., Brock, Thomas, Bender, Kelly S., BUCKLEY, Daniel H., Stahl, David A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27.13, Problem 2MQ
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The β-lactam antibiotics inhibit the synthesis of bacterial cell wall. The mechanism of cell wall synthesis and cell wall are unique to bacteria. The β-lactam antibiotics are very selective; they target only the bacterial cell wall and do not produce any toxic effect on the host. The β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins and cephalosporins are cell wall synthesis inhibitors. These antibiotics have a β-lactam ring in their structures. Alexander Fleming characterized penicillin, the first antibiotic derived from Penicillium chrysogenum (fungus).

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Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Books a la Carte Edition (14th Edition)

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