BETA-LACTAMASE
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Beta-Lactamase.
Beta-Lactamase - as a noun
Enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penicillinaseExample Sentences
"The bacteria produced beta-lactamase, rendering the antibiotic ineffective."
"Resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics is often due to the presence of beta-lactamase."
"The production of beta-lactamase is one of the ways bacteria can develop antibiotic resistance."
"Some bacteria possess genes that encode for beta-lactamase."
"The presence of beta-lactamase can be detected through laboratory tests."
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