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What action does penicillin have that makes it effective in treating many types of bacterial infections? Group of answer choices It interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis. It interferes with DNA transcription. It breaks down the cell wall. It directly damages the plasma membrane. It blocks the electron transport system.

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          What action does penicillin have that makes it effective in treating many types of bacterial infections?
Group of answer choices
It interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis.
It interferes with DNA transcription.
It breaks down the cell wall.
It directly damages the plasma membrane.
It blocks the electron transport system.

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Penicillin is a type of antibiotic that works by inhibiting the synthesis of peptidoglycan, which is a critical component of the bacterial cell wall. Show more…

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What action does penicillin have that makes it effective in treating many types of bacterial infections? Group of answer choices It interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis. It interferes with DNA transcription. It breaks down the cell wall. It directly damages the plasma membrane. It blocks the electron transport system.