CSRI JRF NET Life Sciences June Model Question (11)
1. Penicillin-resistant bacteria produce β-lactamase which inactivates penicillin by: a. Esterifying the carboxyl group b. Oxidizing S atom c. Hydrolyzing the side chain d. Hydrolyzing the C-N bond Ans. (d) β-lactamases or penicillinase are a class of enzymes produced by some bacteria which degrade penicillin antibiotic and thereby impart resistance […]