Multiple Choice
How do the b-lactamase inhibitors work?
A) By structurally rearranging the b-lactamase molecule so that it loses specificity for the b-lactam antibiotic
B) By competing with the antibiotic for porin sites on the outer membrane
C) By acting as substrates for the b-lactamase and reducing their effect on the antibiotic
D) By acting as transport molecules to transport the antibiotic into the bacterial cell
Correct Answer:
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