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 ATP synthesis
C. impaired protein synthesis
D. impaired DNA synthesis
Answer: C
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A. true B. false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. As adults, they are haploid. b. They are unable to sexually reproduce. c. They are limited in the variety of food they can consume. d. They are not capable of locomotion during their lifetime. e. They are unable to escape unfavorable environmental conditions.
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A) pepsin B) chyme C) HCl D) mucus