Mechanism of action of chlortetracycline_____________?
Correct answer: B. Inhibition of protein synthesis
- A. Interfere with metabolism
- B. Inhibition of protein synthesis
- C. Inhibition of cell wall formation
- D. Interfere with DNA function
Explanation
Chlortetracycline, like other tetracyclines, binds the 30S ribosomal subunit and prevents aminoacyl-tRNA attachment, thereby inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It does not primarily block cell-wall formation or DNA function.
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