Streptomycin is an antibiotic that interferes with the function of the 30S subunit of the prokaryotic ribosome. What is the consequence of treating a bacteria with streptomycin?

A. Impaired oxygen synthesis
B. Impaired protein synthesis
C. Impaired DNA synthesis
D. Impaired ATP synthesis


B

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