What is the mechanism of action of gentamicin?
A) It is an aminoglycoside and is bacteriocidal against Gram (-) bacteria by irreversibly binding the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes.
B) It is a 4th generation cephalosporin and has broad activity against both Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria. It blocks cell wall synthesis and cell division.
C) It is a monobactam, killing Gram (-) bacteria by binding to penicillin-binding protein 3.
D) It is an aminoglycoside and is bacteriocidal against Gram (-) bacteria by irreversibly binding the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes
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