Antimicrobials that block protein synthesis by binding to the mRNA are

A) aminoglycosides.
B) antisense nucleic acids.
C) macrolides.
D) beta-lactams.
E) nucleic acid analogs.


B
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Section: Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action
Learning Outcome: 10.6

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