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: 5

Answer

Streptomyces griseus produces an enzyme that inactivates streptomycin to inactivate strepomycin. However, it halts the production to stop damage to cells due to bacteria.

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Streptomyces griseus produces an enzyme that inactivates streptomycin to inactivate strepomycin. However, it halts the production to stop damage to cells due to bacteria.
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