Tetracycline acts on______________?
Correct answer: A. 30S ribosomes
- A. 30S ribosomes
- B. 50S ribosomes
- C. Cell membrane
- D. Inhibiting DNA gyrase
Explanation
Tetracyclines bind reversibly to the 30S bacterial ribosomal subunit and prevent attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA. Drugs acting on the 50S subunit include macrolides and clindamycin.
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