Multiple Choice
Semisynthetic penicillins have an advantage over their naturally occurring counterparts in that ________.
A) they have a broader target range and are less susceptible to penicillinases
B) they target both cell wall synthesis and protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosome
C) they can target both bacterial and eukaryotic organisms
D) they cause fewer allergic reactions than naturally occurring penicillins
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