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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