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Drugs, that affect the bacterial cell wall, are active only against what type of cells?

A

Gram negative

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Young, actively growing

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Dormant

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Gram variable

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Solution

The correct option is B Young, actively growing
Drugs affect the bacterial cell wall which is made of phospholipids. These drugs are active against young and actively growing bacteria.

Hence, the correct option is $B$

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