Multiple Choice
Antibiotics are powerful medications that inhibit the growth of bacteria. They work at a variety of levels, but many target the process of protein synthesis in the bacterial cell. In the developing of an antibiotic, which of the following would be an effective strategy or target for the drug?
A) Inhibiting translational initiation
B) Inducing premature polypeptide chain termination
C) Inhibiting aminoacyl tRNA binding
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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