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the mechanism of action of ciprofloxacin is
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The mechanism of action of ciprofloxacin is:-
GPAT - 2018
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Inhibition of protein synthesis by interacting with 30s ribosome
Inhibition of protein synthesis by interacting with 50s ribosomes
Inhibition of DNA synthesis by interacting with topoisomerase
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
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The correct answer is option (C) : Inhibition of DNA synthesis by interacting with topoisomerase
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