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Which of the following is the target for beta-lactam antibiotics?

1) peptidoglycan synthesis
2) DNA synthesis
3) RNA synthesis
4) Protein synthesis
5) Folic acid synthesis

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Final answer:

Beta-lactam antibiotics target peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cells. (Option 1).

Step-by-step explanation:

The target for beta-lactam antibiotics is peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cells.

Beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin and cephalosporin inhibit the activity of enzymes called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which are involved in the synthesis of peptidoglycan, a major component of the bacterial cell wall.

By inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis, beta-lactam antibiotics weaken and disrupt the bacterial cell wall, ultimately leading to cell death. Therefore, the correct option is 1) peptidoglycan synthesis

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