Which of the following is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins?

Question

Select the correct response:
A. They inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. B. They inhibit bacterial growth by blocking folic acid synthesis. C. They inhibit protein synthesis. D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct response is: A. They inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins.

Cephalosporins, like penicillins, are a class of antibiotics that work by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, which is crucial for bacterial viability.