How do the $\beta$-lactamase inhibitors work?
A) By structurally rearranging the $\beta$-lactamase molecule so that it loses specificity for the $\beta$-lactam antibiotic
B) By competing with the antibiotic for porin sites on the outer membrane
C) By acting as substrates for the $\beta$-lactamase and reducing their effect on the antibiotic
D) By acting as transport molecules to transport the antibiotic into the bacterial cell

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F1F1F1S1F1F1F10-lactamase inhibitors work by acting as substrates for the F1F1F1S1F1F1F10-lactamase enzyme, which then hydrolyzes the inhibitor instead of the antibiotic. This reduces the effect of the enzyme on the antibiotic, allowing the antibiotic to remain active and kill the bacteria.

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