Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 20 - Antimicrobial Drugs - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 588: 3

Answer

Porin is required for transport of tetracyclin from medium to the translation site. When porin is not present, this translocation cannot happen. Porin is also used in translocation of succinic acid. It cannot be transfered and the bacteria will die.

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Porin is required for transport of tetracyclin from medium to the translation site. When porin is not present, this translocation cannot happen. Porin is also used in translocation of succinic acid. It cannot be transfered and the bacteria will die.
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