Which of the following is beta-lactam antibiotic ?
Correct answer: C. Cephalosporins
- A. Sulphonamide
- B. Carbamide
- C. Cephalosporins
- D. Ofloxacin
Explanation
Cephalosporins contain the beta-lactam ring and inhibit bacterial cell-wall synthesis. Sulphonamides, carbamide and ofloxacin belong to different chemical and mechanistic classes.
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