Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 12 - Drugs, Microbes, Host-The Elements of Chemotherapy - 12.3 Survey of Major Antimicrobial Drug Groups - 12.3 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 341: 13

Answer

Erythromycin latches to ribosome on mRNA and inhibits protein synthesis. Some other antibiotics such as Glyclocyclines latch to the 30S subunit and inhibit protein synthesis.

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Erythromycin latches to ribosome on mRNA and inhibits protein synthesis. Some other antibiotics such as Glyclocyclines latch to the 30S subunit and inhibit protein synthesis.
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