A patient is given tetracycline (Sumycin) to treat acne-related skin eruptions. How does tetracycline work?
A) It binds to the 30S ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis.
B) It reduces central nervous system stimulation.
C) It is a beta-lactam antibiotic inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
D) It works on the final stage of cell wall synthesis.
A
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Tetracycline binds with the 30S ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis. It has no effect on the central nervous system. The penicillin agents are beta-lactam antibiotics. Ampicillin works in the final stage of cell wall synthesis.
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