The Antibiotic Streptomycin Prevents Protein Synthesis in Prokaryotes

question 38

Multiple Choice

The antibiotic streptomycin prevents protein synthesis in prokaryotes. Which cell component would be affected by this antibiotic?

• A) ribosome
• B) cell membrane
• C) Golgi apparatus
• D) cell wall

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