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Penecillin doesn't attack the cell wall directly, but inhibits one of the enzymes involved in its synthesis in bacteria. The same enzyme isn't present in plants, so they are unaffected.
The plant cell wall is made up of cellulose, whereas the bacterial one is peptidoglycan (sugars and amino acids). Chemically, they're not very similar.
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Are archaea bacteria resistant to penicillin?
Without fully explaining how the penicillin antibitic works: yes, archaea are resistant to penicillin. This is because they don't have peptidoglycan in their cell wall. Penicillin works by lowering the newly formed peptidoglycan in multiplying bacteria. It also does other things. The reason it works (this is natural penicillin G) only on Gr+ is because the can't get through the GR- cell wall. (I say this because both + and - HAVE peptidoglycan in their cell wall)
Is there a cell wall in an animal and plant cell?
No only the diatom (plant cell) has a cell wall
What is the rigid outermost layer of the plant cell?
The cell wall surrounds plant cells.
Which structure of the plant cell is most likely affected by the toxin?
The most likely structure of the plant cell to be affected by a toxin would be the cell membrane or the chloroplasts. Toxins can disrupt the cell membrane, leading to cell damage. Additionally, toxins can interfere with chloroplast function, affecting photosynthesis and overall plant health.
Why does penicillin kill only actively multipling cells and lysozyme will kill cells in any stage of growth?
Penicillin inhibits transpeptidase, and enzyme that is necessary for bacterial cell wall synthesis. If a cell is not actively multiplying, then no cell wall synthesis is occurring and, therefore, penicillin does not inhibit the bacteria.
Why doesn't penicillin work on all bacteria?
Penicillin is effective against bacteria that have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan. Bacteria without this type of cell wall, such as Mycoplasma and some strains of Staphylococcus, are not affected by penicillin. This is because penicillin works by disrupting the formation of the cell wall, leading to the bacteria's death.
Explain the effect of penicillin on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Penicillin inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls by targeting the enzymes involved in their production, which are specific to prokaryotic cells. In contrast, eukaryotic cells have different cell wall structures and are not affected by penicillin. This makes penicillin selectively toxic to bacteria, making it an effective antibiotic while sparing eukaryotic cells.
What cell structure does penicillin target?
Cell Wall
Would penicillin be very effective against Mycoplasma?
No- because penicillin inhibits cell wall synthesis and Mycoplasmas don't have a cell wall.
Why doesn't penicillin kill fungal disease?
Penicillin kills susceptible bacteria by interfering with the bacterial cell wall. Since fungi don't have a cell wall, penicillin can't eliminate fungal infection.
How does penicillin get energy?
penicillin comes from a fungus. the fungus grows and lives by breaking down organic molecules of decomposing animal and plant life. penicillin itself doesnt "get energy" but rather is derived from the fungus. if you are asking how penicillin destroys some microorganisms - the answer is that it interferes with the ability of a newly formed bacterium to develop a cell wall. a bacterium cannot survive without a cell wall.
What is spheroplast cells?
cell that has completely remove cell wall by action of penicillin
What is a outer supportive structure of a plant cell?
The cell wall is the outer supportive structure of a plant cell. It provides rigidity and support to the cell, helping the plant maintain its shape and structure. The cell wall is made up of cellulose, a complex carbohydrate that gives strength to the cell.
Are archaea bacteria resistant to penicillin?
Without fully explaining how the penicillin antibitic works: yes, archaea are resistant to penicillin. This is because they don't have peptidoglycan in their cell wall. Penicillin works by lowering the newly formed peptidoglycan in multiplying bacteria. It also does other things. The reason it works (this is natural penicillin G) only on Gr+ is because the can't get through the GR- cell wall. (I say this because both + and - HAVE peptidoglycan in their cell wall)
How does penicillin act as a bacterial killer?
Penicillin kills bacteria by interfering with the ability to synthesize cell wall.
Is a cell wall a plant cell?
No, a cell wall is just something inside of a plant cell.
Is there a cell wall in an animal and plant cell?
No only the diatom (plant cell) has a cell wall
