This antibacterial agent binds to the plasma membrane of gram-positive bacteria and disrupts the membrane's electrical potential. It is used to treat complicated skin and soft-tissue infections caused by vancomycin-resistant bacteria.

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Daptomycin is the correct answer because it is known to bind to the plasma membrane of gram-positive bacteria, disrupting its electrical potential, and is used in the treatment of complicated skin and soft-tissue infections, especially those caused by vancomycin-resistant bacteria.

This Antibacterial Agent Binds to the Plasma Membrane of Gram-Positive