AIPMT PRELIMS2006Botany-Microbiology

AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Botany Antibiotics MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between t-RNA and m-RNA during bacterial protein synthesis?

A

Erythromycin

B

Neomycin

C

Streptomycin

D

Tetracycline

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Streptomycin inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria by interfering with the interaction between t-RNA and m-RNA, thus preventing the formation of the initiation complex.

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