menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Biology
  3. Study Set
    Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
  4. Exam
    Exam 26: RNA Metabolism
  5. Question
    Rifampicin Blocks RNA Polymerase; Why Would This Be Lethal to a Cell
Solved

Rifampicin Blocks RNA Polymerase; Why Would This Be Lethal to a Cell

Question 87

Question 87

Short Answer

Rifampicin blocks RNA polymerase; why would this be lethal to a cell that was sensitive to this drug?

Correct Answer:

Answered by ExamLex AI

Answered by ExamLex AI

Rifampicin is an antibiotic that specifi...

View Answer

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q82: After binding by E. coli RNA polymerase,

Q83: Synthesis and maturation of tRNA does NOT

Q84: Which statement about <span class="ql-formula"

Q85: Which groups act as nucleophiles in the

Q86: Which statement about E. coli RNA polymerase

Q88: Describe all of the known catalytic activities

Q89: Compared with DNA polymerase, reverse transcriptase:<br>A)

Q90: Which statement is TRUE regarding topoisomerases during

Q91: What do retrovirus reverse transcriptases use to

Q92: Why did the "RNA World" hypothesis have

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines