Transpeptidation of the peptidoglycan cell wall


The antibiotic penicillin interferes with transpeptidation of the peptidoglycan cell wall. In simple terms expain what this means. Give three reasons why this leads to lysis of the cell. During which phase of the bacterial growth curve would penicillin be most effective? Explain why.

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Biology: Transpeptidation of the peptidoglycan cell wall
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