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What is the name of the enzyme that allows bacteria to become resistant to most penicillin?

What is the name of the enzyme that allows bacteria to become resistant to most penicillin?

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1. Triglycerides

2. Beta Lactham Ring

3. Aminoglycosides

Asked by Smensah, Last updated: Mar 22, 2024

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John Adney

John Adney

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Answered Feb 28, 2017

The enzyme is Beta-lactamase. The beta lactam antibiotics have the rings. Beta-lactamase destroys these rings.
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John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Oct 28, 2016

Beta lactham ring
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