Although penicillin inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis,bacterial cells will continue to grow normally in the presence of penicillin in a(n)__________ environment.

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Penicillin inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis, which is an essential component of the bacterial cell wall. However, bacteria will continue to grow normally in an isotonic environment because the osmotic pressure is balanced, allowing for normal cellular function. In hypotonic or hypertonic environments, the cell will experience changes in osmotic pressure, leading to potential lysis or shrinkage respectively. Nonpolar environments have no impact on osmotic pressure or peptidoglycan synthesis.

Although Penicillin Inhibits Peptidoglycan Synthesis,bacterial Cells Will Continue to Grow