Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus is due to ________________________?
Correct answer: B. Elaboration of an enzyme that destroy penicillin
- A. Pleomorphism
- B. Elaboration of an enzyme that destroy penicillin
- C. Penicillin analogue production
- D. Lack of nucleic acid in the cell wall
Explanation
Many resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains produce beta-lactamase, an enzyme that hydrolyses the beta-lactam ring of penicillin. The other options do not describe the usual mechanism of penicillin resistance.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Bacteriology
167 free Bacteriology MCQs from Microbiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Microbiology questions like this
Microbiology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Bacteriology questions
Common inhabitant of throat and tonsils is______________?
One of the following is a zoonotic disease_____________?
The facultative anaerobic bacteria are those who are_______________?
Malignant pustule is referred to_________________?
The major intestinal pathogens which are non-lactose fermenters are_________________?
which of the following is anaerobic_______________?