Penicillin exerts its antibiotic effect primarily through destruction of the cell wall of the pathogen.Which of the following are most apt to be affected by penicillin?
A)Viruses
B)Bacteria
C)Worms
D)Ectoparasites

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Penicillin primarily targets bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of their cell walls, leading to lysis and death. It has no effect on viruses, worms, or ectoparasites, as they do not have cell walls.

Penicillin Exerts Its Antibiotic Effect Primarily Through Destruction of the Cell