Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase?

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Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase? Answer: Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, interfering with bacterial DNA replication.

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This question is part of 🦠 Microbiology within the broader 🧬 Medical Science subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.