Why does the antibiotic streptomycin also affect a human's mitochondria?

A. Mitochondria have a double membrane similar to the nucleus.
B. Mitochondrial DNA is similar to bacterial DNA.
C. Streptomycin targets mitochondrial cristae.
D. Mitochondrial enzymes are only found in bacteria.


Answer: B

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