Lysozyme and the antibiotic penicillin have similar mechanisms of action in that they both cause damage to the bacterial
A)cell membrane.
B)capsule.
C)cell wall.
D)DNA.
E)ribosomes.

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Both lysozyme and penicillin target the bacterial cell wall, causing damage and ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. Lysozyme breaks down the glycosidic bonds between the sugar residues in the peptidoglycan layer of the cell wall, while penicillin inhibits the formation of new peptidoglycan chains, leading to weakened cell walls and ultimately bacterial lysis.

Lysozyme and the Antibiotic Penicillin Have Similar Mechanisms of Action