Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 20 - Antimicrobial Drugs - Study Questions - Review - Page 587: 6b

Answer

The cell dies when kanamycin binds to 70s ribosome because it interferes with translation.

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The cell dies when kanamycin binds to 70s ribosome because it interferes with translation.

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