If you were going to develop a new antibiotic,you would probably need to become an expert on which of these carbohydrates?
A)glycogen
B)chitin
C)peptidoglycan
D)cellulose
E)starch

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Peptidoglycan is a major component of bacterial cell walls and is not present in eukaryotic cells. Developing an antibiotic that targets peptidoglycan synthesis or structure would be an effective way to selectively target bacteria without harming human cells. Therefore, becoming an expert on peptidoglycan would be essential in developing a new antibiotic.

If You Were Going to Develop a New Antibiotic,you Would