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The following statement is false regarding beta-lactam group of antibiotics?

Pencillins are more active against gram positive organisms

Amoxycillin is not suitable for meningitis

Pencilloic acid is the active moiety

Pencillin V and Pencillin G are natural pencillins

High-Yield Explanation

The active moiety in Pencillins having antibacterial propey is 6 amino penicillanic acid which contains beta-lactam ring. Pencilloic acid is responsible for pharmacokinetic propeies.Ref: HL Sharma 3rd ed. Pg: 728

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