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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