Assertion (A): Bacteria can be killed by antibiotics like penicillin. Reason (R): Penicillin inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell wall. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Bacteria can be killed by antibiotics like penicillin.
Reason (R): Penicillin inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.
A. A false, R true.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
C. A true, R false.
D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Penicillin targets the transpeptidase enzyme, blocking peptidoglycan cross-linking, leading to cell lysis. This is the mechanism, so R correctly explains A.

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