What Effect Would a Drug That Interferes with Protein Synthesis

question 2

Multiple Choice

What effect would a drug that interferes with protein synthesis have on the development of red blood cells?

• A) Fewer cells than normal would be formed.
• B) The cells formed would not be able to carry as much oxygen as normal.
• C) The cells formed would carry larger amounts of carbon dioxide.
• D) The cells would be round like spheres.
• E) all of the above

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