Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Penicillin is an antibiotic that is used for killing bacteria. Reason (R): Antibiotic penicillin kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) \
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) \
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct \
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Penicillin destroys the cellular "brick mortar" (peptidoglycan cross-links). Without a strong wall, water rushes into the bacterium and causes it to pop.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A