Question

Niclosamide prevents ATP generation in mitochondria. You would expect this drug to be effective against _____. a) Mycobacterium tuberculosis.b) Viruses. c) Gram-positive bacteria.d) Fungi. e) Gram-negative bacteria.

Answer 1

The best answer is "D"

Fungi

Step-by-step explanation:

fungi, protozoa, and helminths are eukaryotic.

Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes.

This antibiotics functions without affecting the nucleus.

Answer 2

Helminths

Step-by-step explanation:

Niclosamide is an anti-helminth drug. It works by inhibiting ATP generation in the mitochondria. ATP which is a major source of energy for cellular organisms is deficient thereby hindering or stopping metabolic processes and then death. Helminths in which Niclosamide is effective against include Pin worm, Round wo,Beef tapeworm( Taenia saginata) etc. The drug is taken orally.