This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following is not bacteriostatic:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Linezolid, B. Clindamycin, C. Vancomycin, D. Erythromycin
C: Vancomycin
Answer: C: Vancomycin 
Explanation: Impoant bactericidal drugs are: * Vancomycin * Beta-lactams * Flouroquinolones * Aminoglycosides(are the only protein synthesis inhibitors which are bacteriocidal) Rest others are bacteriostatic. Linezolid, Clindamycin and Erythromycin(Macrolide) are protein synthesis inhibitors which are bacteriostatic.