Penicillin and related antibiotics (like cephalosporins) work by inhibiting the synthesis of peptidoglycans, which are essential components of the bacterial cell wall. This weakens the cell wall, leading to cell lysis and death, particularly in growing bacteria.
The antibiotic that prevents cell wall synthesis in bacteria is
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Principles of Disease Treatment: Pharmacology (Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals))
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