KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 32 · KROK (Dentistry)
Certain infections caused by bacteria are treated with sulphanilamides that block the synthesis of bacterial growth factor. What is the mechanism of these drugs action?
- A. They inhibit the folic acid absorption
- B. They are allosteric enzyme inhibitors
- C. They are antivitamins of para-aminobenzoic acid
- D. They are allosteric enzymes
- E. They are involved in redox processes
Hint
Consider the structural similarity between sulphanilamides and the substrate bacteria use to build their own folate.
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