What is the reaction of β-lactamase enzymes?
A) Hydrolyze the glycan chain of peptidoglycan.
B) Hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose.
C) Inactivate antibiotics like penicillin.
D) Inactivate the enzyme lysozyme.
E) Prevent the transpeptidation reaction during peptidoglycan synthesis.
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