Multiple Choice
What is the mechanism of action of the glycopeptides (vancomycin and teicoplanin) ?
A) The glycopeptides inhibit folate synthesis and prevent the bacteria from using this as an energy source.
B) The glycopeptides interfere with DNA replication and disrupt the protein synthesis operation.
C) The glycopeptides bind to the substrate of the transpeptidation enzyme and disrupt the cell membrane construction.
D) The glycopeptides interfere with transfer RNA production and disrupt the protein synthesis operation.
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