A bacteria has evolved a new enzyme that can cleave a beta-lactam ring structure. It would NOT be treatable by which class of drugs?

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Beta-lactam ring structures are found in many antibiotics, including penicillins and cephalosporins. Ampicillin belongs to the penicillin class and is therefore not effective against bacteria that have evolved enzymes capable of cleaving beta-lactam rings. The other choices are not affected by this new enzyme and could potentially still be effective.

A Bacteria Has Evolved a New Enzyme That Can Cleave