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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