An ideal antibiotic damages only bacterial cells but not human cells. Which of the following cellular structures would be a good target for antibiotics?
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Cell wall: Bacterial cells have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan, while human cells do not have a cell wall. Therefore, targeting the cell wall would be a good option for an antibiotic. Show more…
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