Pharma Exam Question:
How is resistance to sulfonamides presented?
Answer:
Increased synthesis of PABA
Alterations in enzyme that utilizes PABA
Increased capacity to destroy or inactive the drug
Development of an alternative metabolic pathway for synthesis of essential metabolites
Alterations in enzyme that utilizes PABA
Increased capacity to destroy or inactive the drug
Development of an alternative metabolic pathway for synthesis of essential metabolites
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