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The most appropriate explanation for the effectiveness of several antibacterial drugs is

A. Inhibition of enzymes essential for bacterial metabolism
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B. Destruction of all bacterial DNA
C. Permanent activation of bacterial enzymes
D. Increased bacterial protein synthesis

📝 Explanation

Many antibiotics selectively inhibit bacterial enzymes required for vital metabolic pathways. They do not work by activating enzymes or universally destroying DNA. Concept tested: Medical application of enzyme inhibitors.

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  • Inhibition of enzymes essential for bacterial metabolism
  • Destruction of all bacterial DNA
  • Permanent activation of bacterial enzymes
  • Increased bacterial protein synthesis

Many antibiotics selectively inhibit bacterial enzymes required for vital metabolic pathways. They do not work by activating enzymes or universally destroying DNA. Concept tested: Medical application of enzyme inhibitors.

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