Answer:
C) ethambutol inhibits mycolic acid synthesis
Explanation:
Ethambutol is an antimycobacterial agent which is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. However, Ethambutol is to be given in combination with some other drug.
It inhibits the tubercle bacillus and synthesis of spermidine in mycobacteria by inhibiting the transfer of mycolic acids into the cell wall which further stimulates the synthesis of trehalose dimycolates This is bactericidal and may produce lethal effect if it penetrates into the human cell.
Option C is the right choice of answer
