Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 338
Question: Streptomycin and related antibiotics bind to small sub-units of ribosomes in prokaryotes and they
Options:
A) Inhibit protein synthesis
B) Block the action of peptidyl transferase
C) Cause misreading of the genetic codes
D) Cause point mutation
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Inhibition of protein synthesis clears the bacterial infection without harming the humans.
This indicates that there is some difference in the molecular structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes.
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