Lysozyme is an enzyme produced by humans that also targets peptidoglycan. Does it have the same...

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Lysozyme is an enzyme produced by humans that also targetspeptidoglycan. Does it have the same mechanism of action as thepenicillins and cephalosporins? Explain.

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Bacterial cell wall Bacterial cell wall is formed by peptidoglycan Peptodoglycan is a polymer which contains sugar and amino acids The components of peptidoglycan are Nacetylglucosamine NAG    See Answer
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