Multiple Choice
Which changes in a bacterial cell might reduce the effectiveness of beta-lactam antibiotics?
A) the presence of modified DNA that does not bind to the antibiotic
B) the presence of enzymes that are able to break down the antibiotic
C) the presence of cell membranes to which the antibiotic cannot bind
D) the presence of a thinner cell wall
E) all of these
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